Linzer Torte
Total Time
Approximately 2 hours
Prep Time
45 minutes
Cook Time
60 minutes
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
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Ingredients
1-2 tortes
- 4 1/2 cups (1 pound or 455 grams) shelled walnuts
- 3 cups (375 grams) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves (I halved this, using only 1/4 teaspoon)
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon table salt (Heatter says 1/4, I really prefer this with 1/2)
- 2 1/2 sticks (10 ounces or 285 grams) cold, unsalted butter, cut into chunks
- 1 2/3 cup (330 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 egg plus 1 egg yolk
- Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup (about 20 to 25 grams) fine, dry breadcrumbs
- 2 cups (about 575 grams) seedless raspberry jam
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon water
- 2/3 to 1 cup (75 to 115 grams) slivered almonds (julienne-shaped pieces) (optional)
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Preparation
Step 1
Heat oven to 400 degrees. Butter two 9-inch round layer cake pans and line the bottom of each with a piece of parchment paper.
Step 2
In a food processor, process walnuts and 1/2 cup of the flour for 15 seconds until finely ground.
Step 3
Place remaining flour, cinnamon, cloves, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Work the butter into the dry mixture until it forms coarse crumbs.
Step 4
Stir in sugar and walnut-flour mixture. Beat whole egg, yolk, and lemon rind and stir into the crumb mixture. Knead dough until cohesive.
Step 5
Divide dough into quarters if making two tortes, or halves if making one. Press dough into the bottom of each pan and 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 inches up the sides.
Step 6
Bake shell(s) for 15 minutes until it begins to color at the edges.
Step 7
Roll remaining dough between two sheets of waxed paper and freeze until well-chilled.
Step 8
Reduce baking temperature to 350 degrees. Sprinkle breadcrumbs over each par-baked shell.
Step 9
Spread 1 cup of softened jam over each shell. Cut dough into strips and lay over jam to make a lattice top.
Step 10
Mix egg yolks and water, brush over lattice top, and sprinkle with almonds if using.
Step 11
Bake torte(s) for 45 to 60 minutes until crust and almonds are well-browned.
Step 12
Remove from oven and cool on racks. For best flavor, let the tortes stand overnight before serving.
Step 13
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Chef's notes
For a cookie ideal for gingerbread men, try these Spicy Gingerbread Cookies.
You can decorate the tortes with powdered sugar before serving in wedges or squares.
Once fully cool, let the tortes stand overnight covered with foil for best flavor.
