APRICOT LINZERTORTE WITH QUARK WHIPPED CREAM

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Provided by Andrew Chase

Categories     Milk/Cream     Food Processor     Mixer     Cheese     Egg     Brunch     Dessert     Bake     High Fiber     Orange     Hazelnut     Christmas Eve     Potluck     Jam or Jelly     Butter     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups blanched hazelnuts, toasted , cooled (about 10 ounces)
1 1/4 cups all purpose flour, divided
2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon (generous) ground cloves
14 tablespoons (1 3/4 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
2 teaspoons finely grated orange peel
1 cup apricot preserves
2/3 cup chilled heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup whole-milk quark* or Greek-style yogurt
Powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Butter 10-inch springform pan. Process nuts and 1/4 cup flour in processor until nuts are finely ground. Transfer to medium bowl. Whisk in 1 cup flour, cocoa powder, cinnamon, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and cloves. Using electric mixer, beat 14 tablespoons butter and 1 1/4 cups sugar in large bowl. Beat in egg, then egg yolk and orange peel. Gradually stir in dry ingredients. Spoon 1 1/2 cups batter into pastry bag fitted with 3/8-inch plain round tip. Spread remaining batter in pan.
  • Bake torte bottom until golden, about 35 minutes. Cool in pan on rack 10 minutes. Maintain oven temperature.
  • Using some of batter in pastry bag, pipe border around edge of torte bottom. Spread preserves evenly over torte bottom. Pipe remaining batter over preserves in lattice pattern, 5 to 6 strips in each direction. Bake until lattice is firm to touch and preserves are bubbling, about 40 minutes. Cool completely. DO AHEAD: Can be made 3 days ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.
  • Beat cream in bowl until peaks form; beat in quark. Dust torte with powdered sugar. Serve with quark whipped cream.
  • A slightly tangy, soft unripened cow's-milk cheese; available at some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores (such as Whole Foods markets) and natural foods stores.

Karolina Groszewska
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I wouldn't recommend this recipe. The crust was too dry and the filling was bland.


creig cattermole
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Overall, I thought this recipe was just okay. I've had better linzertortes.


Subhan Kafeel
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I thought the filling was a little too sweet for my taste, but the crust was excellent.


Anamul Islam
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This recipe is a keeper. I'll be making it again and again.


Aduzinda Barradas
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I'm not a huge fan of apricots, but I loved this torte. The crust and filling were perfectly balanced.


Ebenezer Obiri
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's sure to impress your guests.


Scott Rose
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The quark whipped cream was a nice touch. It added a light and fluffy texture to the torte.


Mapior mapior
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I followed the recipe exactly and the results were perfect. The torte was beautiful and delicious.


Shakti Bk
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Loved the simplicity of this recipe. It's a great way to use up fresh apricots. The torte was a hit with my family.


Yue Jeon
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This is the best apricot linzertorte I've ever had! The crust is perfectly flaky and the filling is bursting with apricot flavor. I highly recommend it!


Priscilla chiwendu Ogbonda
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The crust was a bit too crumbly for my taste, but the filling was excellent. I'll try again with a different crust recipe.


Joshua Marbley
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The apricot linzertorte was a hit at my dinner party. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. Will definitely make it again!


md rife MD rife
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I love a good linzertorte, and this one with apricot filling is no exception. The filling is especially delicious, with just enough tanginess to balance out the sweetness of the crust.


juma museti
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This Apricot Linzertorte was an absolute delight! The combination of the nutty crust and the sweet and tangy apricot filling was simply divine. I followed the recipe precisely and it turned out perfectly. A real winner!