Tusenbladstårta (Thousand Leaves Torte) Recipe

Name: Tusenbladstårta (Thousand Leaves Torte)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1 cup thick applesauce; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; slivered almonds; Cinnamon Pastry; 3/4 cup butter or 3/4 cup margarine; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 3 -4 tablespoons ice cold water; Custard-Cream Filling; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup milk; 1 egg, slightly beaten; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup chilled whipping cream

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 cup thick applesauce
1 teaspoon lemon juice
slivered almonds
Cinnamon Pastry
3/4 cup butter or 3/4 cup margarine
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 -4 tablespoons ice cold water
Custard-Cream Filling
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chilled whipping cream

1
Cinnamon Pastry:.
2
Cut butter into flour, salt and cinnamon until particles are size of small peas.
3
Sprinkle in water, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing with fork until all flour is moistened and pastry almost cleans side of bowl, adding 1 to 2 teaspoon water if necessary.
4
Gather pastry into a ball and set aside.
5
Custard-Cream Filling:.
6
Mix sugar, cornstarch and salt in saucepan. Stir in milk gradually.
7
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils.
8
Boil and stir 1 minute.
9
Stir at least half of the hot mixture gradually into egg. Stir back into hot mixture in saucepan.
10
Boil and stir 1 minute.
11
Remove from heat; stir in vanilla extract. Cover and cool slightly; refrigerate until completely cooled.
12
Beat whipping cream in chilled bowl until stiff; fold into cooled mixture.
13
Preparing The Torte:.
14
Divide pastry into 6 equal parts.
15
Roll each part into 7-inch circle on lightly floured cloth-covered board; place on ungreased cookie sheets.
16
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
17
Prick circles with fork; sprinkle each with 1 tablespoon sugar.
18
Bake until light golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes.
19
Cool on wire racks.
20
Mix applesauce and lemon juice.
21
Stack circles, spreading alternately with 1/3 cup applesauce mixture and 1/2 cup Custard-Cream Filling.
22
Spread top layer with remaining filling. Garnish with almonds.
23
Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

887

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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: 6 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 cup thick applesauce, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, slivered almonds, and more.

Yes, Tusenbladstårta (Thousand Leaves 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.

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Tusenbladstårta (Thousand Leaves Torte)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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