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Linzer Torte
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup of ground almonds
- 1/2 cup of white sugar
- 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup of raspberry jam
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom.
- In a large bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups of flour, 1/2 cup of ground almonds, 1/2 cup of sugar, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
- Add the chilled butter pieces to the flour mixture and use your fingers to rub the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1 egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Pour the egg mixture into the flour mixture and stir until the dough comes together.
- Divide the dough in half. Press one half of the dough into the bottom and up the sides of the prepared tart pan.
- Spread the raspberry jam over the dough in the pan.
- Roll out the remaining dough on a lightly floured surface and cut it into strips to create a lattice pattern over the jam.
- Bake the Linzer Torte in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
- Allow the torte to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully remove it from the pan and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, dust the top of the Linzer Torte with powdered sugar before serving.
The Linzer Torte is a traditional Austrian pastry that dates back to the 17th century, making it one of the oldest known torte recipes in the world. Named after the city of Linz, it consists of a buttery crust made with flour, sugar, and ground nuts, typically almonds or hazelnuts, and filled with blackcurrant jam. This delectable dessert is often flavored with cinnamon, cloves, and lemon zest, giving it a warm and aromatic profile. Renowned Austrian pastry chefs such as Franz Sacher and Demel have contributed to the popularity of this dessert, and today, it is a staple in Austrian cafes and bakeries. For the best Linzer Torte experience, visit traditional Viennese cafes or seek out renowned pastry shops in Austria. The key to a perfect Linzer Torte lies in achieving a delicate balance of flavors and textures, with a crumbly yet tender crust and a sweet-tart filling. While blackcurrant jam is the classic choice, raspberry or apricot preserves can also be used to add a unique twist to this timeless treat.
70 min
8
320 calories
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