Lemon-Pecan Torte Recipe

Name: Lemon-Pecan Torte
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons matzo meal; 7 large eggs eparated; 3/4 cup sugar; 2 cups pecans coarsely ground; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 each egg yolks; ⅓ cup lemon juice; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon margarine; 1 tablespoon lemon zest

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons matzo meal
7 large eggs eparated
3/4 cup sugar
2 cups pecans coarsely ground
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 each egg yolks
⅓ cup lemon juice
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon margarine
1 tablespoon lemon zest

1
Preheat oven to 325F (160C).
2
Grease 9 inch springform pan; dust with matzoh meal.
3
Prepare Torte: Whisk yolks and sugar in large bowl to blend.
4
Stir in pecans and lemon rind.
5
Beat egg whites and lemon juice in large bowl until stiff but not dry peaks form.
6
Stir 1/4 of whites into yolk mixture.
7
Fold in remaining whites until blended.
8
Scrape into prepared pan.
9
Bake in 325F (160C) oven for 1 hour or until firm in center to touch.
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Cool on wire rack for 15 minutes.
11
Cake will sink in center.
12
Meanwhile, prepare Glaze: Combine yolk, lemon juice, sugar and margarine in small saucepan.
13
Bring to simmering over medium heat, whisking constantly.
14
Off heat, stir in rind.
15
Pokes holes in top of cake with long skewer.
16
With cake still in springform pan, spooon glaze over.
17
Let stand a few minutes so glaze seeps in.
18
Remove cake from pan by running thin knife around rim to release cake; remove sides.
19
Garnish with lemon peel, if you wish.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons matzo meal, 7 large eggs eparated, 3/4 cup sugar, 2 cups pecans coarsely ground, and more.

Yes, Lemon-Pecan 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.

Lemon-Pecan Torte

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