Linzer Torte

Name: Linzer Torte
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: Austrian
Ingredients: 5 oz unsalted butter, softened; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1 large egg yolk; 1.5 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup ground almonds; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/8 tsp ground cloves; 1/2 tsp lemon zest; 1/2 cup raspberry jam; 1 large egg white (for glaze); 1/4 tsp salt

Austrian almond shortbread tart with raspberry jam and a distinctive lattice top. A buttery, nutty classic.

60 minMediumServes 10320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

5 oz unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg yolk
1.5 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup ground almonds
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp lemon zest
1/2 cup raspberry jam
1 large egg white (for glaze)
1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch round tart pan.
2

Cream 5 oz unsalted butter, softened and 1/2 cup granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
3

Beat in 1 large egg yolk until fully incorporated.
4

Mix 1.5 cup all-purpose flour, 1 cup ground almonds, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/8 tsp ground cloves, 1/2 tsp lemon zest, and 1/4 tsp salt in a separate bowl.
5

Fold dry ingredients into the butter mixture until a dough forms.
6

Press two-thirds of the dough into the prepared pan, forming an even layer.
7

Spread 1/2 cup raspberry jam evenly over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
8

Roll remaining dough between parchment paper and cut into strips. Arrange in a lattice pattern over the jam.
9

Brush lattice lightly with 1 large egg white (for glaze) for shine.
10

Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
11

Cool in pan for 15 minutes, then release onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Questions

Can I make Linzer Torte dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 5 oz unsalted butter, softened. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Linzer Torte gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1.5 cup all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Linzer Torte keep?

Store it airtight: two to three days at room temperature or up to a week refrigerated. It freezes for up to two months; thaw at room temperature.

Can I halve or double Linzer Torte?

Yes. As written it serves 10. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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