Raspberry Linzer Torte

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   Place flour in large bowl.

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   Cut in cream cheese and butter with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

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   Shape dough into 2 balls; flatten slightly.

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   Wrap individually with plastic wrap.

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   Refrigerate 1 hour.

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   Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Roll out 1 piece of dough on lightly floured surface to 10-1/2-inch round.

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   Place in 9-1/2-inch tart pan with removable bottom.

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   Spread jam evenly onto bottom of crust.

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   Roll remaining dough on floured surface to 10x5-inch rectangle.

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    Cut into 10 (1/2-inch-wide) lengthwise strips.

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    Place 1 strip across center of torte.

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    Place 1 dough strip on each side of first strip, about 2 inches from edge.

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    Repeat in opposite direction.

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    Place a dough strip between center and edge strips in each direction.

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    Press strips to edge pan to seal.

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    Trim ends of strips with knife or pastry wheel.

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    Whisk egg yolk and water until blended; brush onto crust.

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    Bake 30 to 35 min.

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    or until crust is golden brown.

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    Sprinkle with nuts.

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    Cool 10 min.

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    Run knife around tart to loosen from rim of pan; remove rim.

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    Serve warm or at room temperature.

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