Himmeltorte - Heavenly Torte Recipe

Name: Himmeltorte - Heavenly Torte
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups butter; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 4 egg yolks; 1 teaspoon lemon rind, grated; 4 cups flour, sifted; 1 egg white, unbeaten; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 cup pecans, chopped; 3/4 cup seedless raspberry preserves; Filling; 4 tablespoons sugar; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 2 egg yolks, beaten; 2 cups sour cream; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups butter
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 egg yolks
1 teaspoon lemon rind, grated
4 cups flour, sifted
1 egg white, unbeaten
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
3/4 cup seedless raspberry preserves
Filling
4 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 egg yolks, beaten
2 cups sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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["For the filling: Mix sugar and cornstarch together and add to egg yolks.", "Stir in sour cream and cook in double boiler until it coats the spoon.", "Add the flavorings and stir well.", "Let cool to room temperature before assembling cake.", "For the base: Preheat oven to 450u00b0F.", "Cream butter and 1/4 cup sugar; add salt and egg yolks, one at a time and beat until smooth after each.", "Add lemon rind and flour.", "In another bowl, mix egg white, sugar, cinnamon and pecans together lightly.", "Divide dough into thirds and pat into three 7"" x 11"" pans; spread the tops with the egg white mixture.", "Bake for ten minutes, then reduce heat to 350F and bake approximately 10 to 15 minutes more.", "Turn out onto cooling rack.", "When torte is cold, spread two of the layers with raspberry jam and some of the filling.", "Stack layers and cover all with remaining filling."]

1799

kcal

Calories

120

Fat

146

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups butter, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 4 egg yolks, and more.

Yes, Himmeltorte - Heavenly Torte falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Himmeltorte - Heavenly Torte

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