The world's oldest torte with shortcrust pastry and redcurrant jam - a classic Austrian dessert with lattice top.

Preparation
40 min.
Baking Time
50 min.
Servings
12
Difficulty
Medium

Instructions

1

Mix flour, ground almonds, sugar, cinnamon and cloves in a large bowl.

2

Rub in the cold butter until mixture resembles breadcrumbs, then add egg yolks and work into a smooth dough.

3

Wrap in cling film and refrigerate for 1 hour until firm.

4

Press two-thirds of the dough into a 24cm fluted tart tin, creating sides about 3cm high.

5

Spread the redcurrant jam evenly over the pastry base.

6

Roll remaining dough into strips and arrange in a lattice pattern over the jam.

7

Brush with beaten egg and bake at 170°C (150°C fan) for 45-50 minutes until golden brown.

Ingredients

12 Servings
  • plain flour 200 g
  • ground almonds 200 g
  • caster sugar 150 g
  • cold butter 200 g
  • egg yolks 2
  • ground cinnamon 1 TL
  • ½ tsp ground cloves 0.5 TL
  • redcurrant jam 300 g
  • whole egg 1 Ei

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Frequently asked questions

How many servings does Austrian Linzer Torte make?

The recipe Austrian Linzer Torte is designed for 12 servings. Use the portion calculator on this page to easily adjust the quantities.

How long does it take to make Austrian Linzer Torte?

Preparation takes about 40 minutes and baking about 50 minutes – roughly 90 minutes in total.

How long does Austrian Linzer Torte keep?

Austrian Linzer Torte tastes best fresh. Well covered and stored in a cool place, the cake usually keeps for 2–3 days; many cakes can also be frozen.

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