Linzer torte is one of the famous Austrian desserts and it distinctive with its nutty and spicy flavors with a crumby texture. Traditionally Linzer torte is made using either hazelnuts or almonds but in my own version I’ve used walnuts and almonds. There is also two types of Linzer torte one of which uses cocoa powder and thus called “brown” which is what I’ll show you today.
As for the filling you can use any jam or preserve that you like usually any type of currants or berries is used. I used blueberry jam which I made myself but you use store bought jam too.
Linzer torte can be prepared a day ahead as it will develop in flavor and enhance.
To know how to make it please watch this video:
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1 cup walnuts
- 1/4 cup almonds
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- zest of 1 lemon
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 200 grams butter at room temperature cut into cubes
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp milk
- 1 cup blueberry jam, to make it I used:
- 2 cups frozen blueberries
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Tips:
- If you are making your own jam it is preferred that you make a day before so it has enough time to cool down.
- When mixing the butter with the flour mixture use a knife or a pastry blender so as to not overwork the dough and ruin the final texture.
- After preparing the dough, divide in half an wrap each half in nylon wrap and then place it in the fridge at least for an hour but up to overnight.
- You should use a spring-form pan or spring-form pie pan. Butter the base and place a parchment paper.
- After spreading the first half of dough as a base place in the freezer for 10 mins before brushing with the white egg wash and then bake at a preheated oven at 180 C for 15 mins.
- The baked base should cool completely before proceeding.
- Let the second half of dough stand at room temperature for 5 mins before rolling it out on a bench top dusted with flour.
- Place the strips of dough in a lattice pattern as shown in video and photos.
- Bake the torte in a preheated oven at 180 C for 45 mins.
- Cool completely before cutting and serving.
