Obsttorte (Fruit Torte) Recipe

Name: Obsttorte (Fruit Torte)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: PASTRY; 2 cups unbleached flour; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 cup unsalted butter, NO margarine; 2 egg yolks; FILLING; 4 cups fruit, fresh, canned, frozen; 1/2 cup sugar, if fresh fruit is used; 1/4 cup water; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; ALMOND COATING; 1 egg white; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/2 cup almonds, toasted, sliced; TOPPING; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup heavy cream, whipped

Servings: persons

PASTRY
2 cups unbleached flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, NO margarine
2 egg yolks
FILLING
4 cups fruit, fresh, canned, frozen
1/2 cup sugar, if fresh fruit is used
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
ALMOND COATING
1 egg white
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup almonds, toasted, sliced
TOPPING
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup heavy cream, whipped

1
CAKE:
2
Mix flour and sugar.
3
Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4
Add egg yolks; mix to form dough.
5
Press dough into bottom and sides of a 10-inch springform pan.
6
Dough should come 1 1/2 inches up the sides.
7
Bake in a preheated 375u00b0F oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until pastry is firm and light brown.
8
FILLING:
9
Drain canned or frozen fruit, reserving juice.
10
Crush 1 cup of fresh fruit to make juice.
11
Add sugar to fresh fruit and let stand 1/2 hour.
12
Drain juice and add water to make 1 cup.
13
Mix cornstarch and fruit juice.
14
Cook over medium heat until thickened.
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Place whole fruit in baked pastry shell.
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Pour thickened fruit juice over top.
17
Chill thoroughly.
18
Carefully remove torte from springform pan.
19
ALMOND COATING:
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Beat egg white until foamy.
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Gradually beat in the sugar. beat until stiff peaks are formed.
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Spread the meringue around the outside of the pastry shell.
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Press in the almonds so that they completely cover the sides.
24
TOPPING:
25
Gently fold sugar and vanilla into whipped cream.
26
Spread over the fruit.
27
Garnish with sliced toasted almonds, if desired.

1262

kcal

Calories

Fat

108

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: PASTRY, 2 cups unbleached flour, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 cup unsalted butter, NO margarine, and more.

Yes, Obsttorte (Fruit 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.

Obsttorte (Fruit Torte)

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