VIENNESE LEMON TORTE 9 INCH

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Categories     Egg     Dessert

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Lemon cream:
½ c fesh lemon juice
½ c sugar
6 T unsalted butter ( small pieces)
2 tsp. grated lemon peel
3 eggs beaten to blend
Almond pastry
10 T unsalted butter (RT)
¾ C sugar
1 egg yolk
2 tsp. grated lemon peel
¼ tsp almond extract
1 C plus 2T sifted flour
¼ tsp salt(scant)
¾ C ground almonds
1 egg beaten with 2T whipping cream ( glaze)

Steps:

  • Cook lemon juice, sugar, butter and lemon peel in heavy nonaluminum pan over low heat swirling pan until sugar dissolves and butter melts. Increase heat and bring to simmer. Gradually whisk into eggs. Return to pan and whisk until custard thickens and leaves a path on back of spoon when finger is drawn across ( about 4 minutes - do not boil) Strain into a bowl. Cool and press plastic wrap on surface. Refrig. Cream butter with sugar till light. Mix in yolk, peel, extract. Combine flour, salt - add to butter mixture. Blend just until combined. Gently mix in nuts. Pat pastry into into a ¾ inch thick 9.5x4 inch rectangle on waxed paper. Wrap and chill at least 2 hours. Cut 4 ¼ inch strips lengthwise from pastry. Turn on side and cut lengthwise into 3 strips. Freeze. Pat remaining dough into bottom and sides of 9.5 inch tart pan. Refrig at least 2 hours. Spread lemon curd in bottom of tart. Arrange lattice strips across. Brush with glaze. Bake at 350 for 25 minutes. Turn oven to 325 and bake until golden , 15 - 20 minutes. Cool for ten minutes. Loosen pan edges but do not remove. Cool and then sprinkle with conf sugar.

Md Kibria Miah
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I'm not sure what went wrong with this torte. I followed the recipe exactly and it still didn't turn out right.


Chandra Prasad Khanal
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This torte was a complete disaster. It didn't rise properly and the frosting was too runny.


Hellen Tungdim
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The instructions in this recipe are not very clear. I had to guess at some of the steps.


amine monki
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I found this torte to be a bit dry. I think it would be better with a little more frosting.


Swabir ouma Omar
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This torte is a bit sweet for my taste, but it's still very good.


June Namugwanya
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I love the lemon flavor in this torte. It's not too overpowering.


dennis mutinda
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This torte is so light and fluffy. It's the perfect dessert for a summer party.


John MacCabe
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I've made this torte several times and it always turns out perfect. It's a great recipe to have on hand.


MR. Das
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This torte is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The results are amazing!


Natalie Reid
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I made this torte for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best torte he's ever had.


Shekhar Chaudhary
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This torte is perfect for any occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


g s b nirob
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's a great way to use up leftover egg whites.


Rebekka Kübarsepp
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This was my first time making a torte, and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was easy to follow.


Desmond Christal
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I made this torte for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Demarcus pouncy
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This torte was absolutely delicious! The lemon flavor was perfect, and the texture was light and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.


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