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Authentic Austrian Linzer Torte with Spiced Almond Crust and Redcurrant Jam
Considered the world's oldest known cake recipe from Linz: a buttery, spiced almond shortcrust infused with cinnamon and cloves, generously layered with tart redcurrant jam under a latticed crust.
Prep
30 min
Cook
40 min
Total
70 min
Oven
175Ā°C (155Ā°C vent.)
Ingredients
servings
8
- Finely ground almonds150 g
- All-purpose flour180 g
- Cold unsalted butter, cubed150 g
- Powdered sugar100 g
- Egg yolks2 pc
- Ground Ceylon cinnamon1 tsp
- Ground cloves1 pinch
- Tart redcurrant or raspberry jam250 g
Preparation Steps
1
Mix flour with ground almonds, powdered sugar, cinnamon, and cloves. Rub in cold butter and egg yolks until a rich, spiced dough forms. Chill for 40 minutes.
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2
Press two-thirds of chilled dough into tart pan, forming a rim. Spread redcurrant jam evenly over base. Roll remaining dough into thin strips and arrange in an elegant lattice pattern across top.
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3
Bake at 175Ā°C (350Ā°F) for 35-40 minutes until pastry is golden brown and jam is gently bubbling. Cool completely before slicing.
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Nutrition Facts
per servingCalories
380
Protein
6.5g
Carbohydrates
48g
Fat
19g
Allergens
GlutenMilkEggsNuts
*estimated values per serving
Provenance & Public Domain Audit
Source: European Traditional Culinary Archives / USDA Public Domain Collection (United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) & European Gastronomic Archives)
Legal status: Public Domain (17 U.S.C. Ā§ 105) ā¢ 17 U.S.C. Ā§ 105
License: Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal
