Austrian Linzer Torte
A traditional Austrian dessert with a rich almond pastry and jam filling. The pastry is flavored with cinnamon and cloves.
It has a lattice design on top.
The torte is baked until golden brown and then cooled.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 22, 2026Share
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Description
A traditional Austrian dessert with a rich almond pastry and jam filling. The pastry is flavored with cinnamon and cloves.
It has a lattice design on top.
The torte is baked until golden brown and then cooled.
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Ingredients 9
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups finely ground almonds
1.25 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
0.125 teaspoon ground cloves
1.125 cups unsalted butter
4 egg yolks, divided
6 tablespoons red currant jam
Instructions
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1
Mix flour, ground almonds, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and cloves on a clean surface. Add butter and 2 egg yolks. Knead until the dough is smooth. Wrap it in plastic wrap and put it in the fridge for 1 hour.
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2
Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 10-inch springform pan with 1 tablespoon butter.
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3
Press 2/3 of the dough into the pan. Spread red currant jam on top. Roll the remaining dough into thin strips. Arrange them in a lattice pattern on top of the jam. Use the last strip to form a rim around the edge.
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4
Beat the remaining 2 egg yolks. Brush them over the lattice and rim. Be careful not to get any on the jam.
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Bake for about 45 minutes, or until the torte is golden brown. Let it cool, then remove it from the pan.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 473 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 29g
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Saturated Fat 12g
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Cholesterol 114mg
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Sodium 46mg
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Total Carbohydrate 48g
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Dietary Fiber 3g
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Protein 8g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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