Pumpkin Pie from Alexandra Embacher

Preparation

1. For the shortcrust pastry: sieve the flour and icing sugar onto a surface. Add the vanilla sugar, salt and lemon zest.
2. Cut the cold butter in small pieces and grind with your hands onto the flour mixture.
3. Add the egg and knead to form a smooth dough.
4. Wrap in cling film and allow to chill for 2 hours.
5. For the filling: cut the pumpkin into small pieces and cook in the water until soft. Allow to cool and blend smooth.
6. Mix the remaining ingredients, add the cold pumpkin puree and mix well.
7. Prehea an oven to 350 °C (air circulation).
8. Roll out the shortcrust pastry with some flour and put into a cake tin.
9. Brick the base with a fork and top with the filling.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for approx. 45 minutes.