Linzer Torte

Ingredients · 8 servings

• 600 gAlmond pastry, chilled
• 320 gRedcurrant jam, stirred until smooth
• 1 ½ tspCinnamon, ground
• 25 gFlour, for dusting
• 10 gButter, softened
• 1Egg, beaten
• 1 tbspMilk, mixed with egg
• 1 pinchSalt

Equipment

oven, mixing bowl, 23 cm tart pan, rolling pin, pastry brush, knife, spoon, cooling rack, serving plate

Instructions

1. 1
   Mise en place

   Gather all ingredients and set out a 23 cm tart pan, scale, mixing bowl, rolling pin, pastry brush, knife, spoon, cooling rack, and oven. · 5 min

   What to look for: Ingredients are measured and tools are within reach.

2. 2
   Season pastry

   Knead cinnamon and salt into the chilled almond pastry just until even, then divide about 2 thirds for the base and 1 third for the lattice. · 5 min

   What to look for: Pastry is evenly speckled with cinnamon and still cool.

3. 3
   Roll base

   Dust the work surface with flour, roll the larger pastry into a 28 cm circle, line the buttered tart pan, and press it into the edges. · 10 min

   What to look for: Pastry covers the base and sides without large cracks.

4. 4
   Fill tart

   Spread the stirred redcurrant jam evenly over the pastry base, leaving a narrow clean border so the lattice can seal to the edge. · 4 min

   What to look for: Jam layer is level and glossy with a clean pastry rim.

5. 5
   Cut lattice

   Roll the remaining pastry on a lightly floured surface, cut even strips, and lay them across the jam in a classic crisscross lattice. · 10 min

   What to look for: Lattice strips are even and neatly arranged over the jam.

6. 6
   Glaze and heat

   Brush the lattice lightly with beaten egg and milk, then heat the oven to 180°C / 356°F while the tart rests in a cool place. · 6 min

   What to look for: Lattice has a thin shine and the pastry feels firm.

7. 7
   Bake tart

   Bake the tart on the middle rack for 35 to 40 minutes until the almond pastry is deep golden and the redcurrant jam bubbles gently. · 38 min

   What to look for: Pastry is deep golden and the jam is bubbling at the center.

8. 8
   Cool tart

   Cool the Linzer Torte in the pan on a rack until the jam sets and the pastry firms enough to slice cleanly. · 30 min

   What to look for: Jam looks set and the tart edge pulls slightly from the pan.

9. 9
   Serve slices

   Serve the tart in 8 slices at room temperature, when the almond pastry is tender and the redcurrant jam tastes bright. · 2 min

   What to look for: Slices hold their shape with clear jam and pastry layers.