Linzertorte Recipe

Name: Linzertorte
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 c. butter; 1 c. sugar; 1 Tbsp. grated orange peel; 1 tsp. grated lemon peel; 2 egg yolks; 1 1/2 c. sifted white flour; 1 tsp. baking powder; 2 tsp. cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. cloves; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 c. ground, blanched almonds (filberts or walnuts may be used); 1 c. tart fruit preserves (currant, plum or wild blackberry)

Servings: persons

1 c. butter
1 c. sugar
1 Tbsp. grated orange peel
1 tsp. grated lemon peel
2 egg yolks
1 1/2 c. sifted white flour
1 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. ground, blanched almonds (filberts or walnuts may be used)
1 c. tart fruit preserves (currant, plum or wild blackberry)

1
Cream the butter and sugar, then add grated peels and yolks and beat well.
2
Sift together the dry ingredients except the nuts and add to creamed mixture.
3
Stir in the nuts last and work the dough with hands until smooth.
4
Chill well.
5
Butter a spring-form cake pan (8-inch with high sides).
6
Take 2/3 of dough and press it into the pan, making a 1-inch edge around it.
7
Spread most of preserves over top (should not reach top of edge).
8
With remaining dough, form long strips about 1/2 inch across and place them on the cake in a lattice pattern.
9
Fill the squares with more preserves.
10
Bake in preheated 350u00b0 oven for 50 to 60 minutes. Cool before cutting.
11
This torte is delicious as it is.
12
Also, lovely with whipped cream.
13
Cut it into small pieces for it is very rich.

1418

kcal

Calories

Fat

146

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. butter, 1 c. sugar, 1 Tbsp. grated orange peel, 1 tsp. grated lemon peel, and more.

Yes, Linzertorte 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.

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