Apricot Linzertorte with Quark Whipped Cream

Vegetarian
Health score
4%
Apricot Linzertorte with Quark Whipped Cream
45 min.
12
532kcal

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Are you ready to indulge in a delightful dessert that combines rich flavors and a unique texture? Dive into the world of Apricot Linzertorte with Quark Whipped Cream—a scrumptious treat that's perfect for any occasion. This classic Austrian tart is a beautiful blend of buttery hazelnut crust and luscious apricot preserves, topped with a delicate lattice pattern that adds a touch of elegance to your table.

What makes this tart stand out is not only its eye-catching presentation but also the use of quark in the whipped cream, bringing a tangy and creamy contrast to the sweetness of the apricots. The combination of ground cinnamon and aromatic cloves infuses warm spices, evoking a sense of comfort in every bite. With vegetarian-friendly ingredients and a relatively quick preparation time of just 45 minutes, this dessert is not only simple but also satisfying, serving up to 12 portions—ideal for gatherings or a cozy family dinner.

Whether you’re a baking novice or a seasoned pro, this recipe is straightforward and rewarding. Impress your friends and family with your culinary skills, as they marvel at your homemade Linzertorte. So, gather your ingredients and let the enchanting aroma fill your kitchen, creating memories around the joy of sharing a homemade treat!

Ingredients

  • 1.3 cups all purpose flour divided
  • cup apricot preserves 
  • large eggs 
  • large egg yolk 
  • teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground cloves generous ()
  • 10 ounces blanched hazelnuts cooled toasted
  • 0.7 cup heavy whipping cream chilled
  • teaspoons orange peel finely grated
  • 12 servings powdered sugar 
  • 0.8 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup whole-milk yogurt quark* or greek-style
  • 1.3 cups sugar 
  • 14 tablespoons butter unsalted room temperature ()
  • teaspoons cocoa powder unsweetened

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • ziploc bags
  • pastry bag

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Butter 10-inchspringform pan. Process nuts and 1/4 cupflour in processor until nuts are finelyground.
  2. Transfer to medium bowl.
  3. Whiskin 1 cup flour, cocoa powder, cinnamon, 3/4teaspoon salt, and cloves. Using electricmixer, beat 14 tablespoons butter and 1 1/4cups sugar in large bowl. Beat in egg, thenegg yolk and orange peel. Gradually stir indry ingredients. Spoon 1 1/2 cups batter intopastry bag fitted with 3/8-inch plain roundtip.
  4. Spread remaining batter in pan.
  5. Bake torte bottom until golden, about35 minutes. Cool in pan on rack 10 minutes.Maintain oven temperature.
  6. Using some of batter in pastry bag, pipeborder around edge of torte bottom.
  7. Spreadpreserves evenly over torte bottom. Piperemaining batter over preserves in latticepattern, 5 to 6 strips in each direction.
  8. Bakeuntil lattice is firm to touch and preservesare bubbling, about 40 minutes. Coolcompletely. DO AHEAD: Can be made 3 daysahead. Store airtight at room temperature.
  9. Beat cream in bowl until peaks form;beat in quark. Dust torte with powderedsugar.
  10. Serve with quark whipped cream.
  11. * A slightly tangy, soft unripened cow's-milkcheese; available at some supermarketsand at specialty foods stores (such as Whole
  12. Foods markets) and natural foods stores.
  13. If you don't havea pastry bag, spoon the batter into aresealable plastic bag. Twist bag at top,grasp top firmly, and cut off enough of1 corner to form a 3/8-inch-wide opening.Chefs Andrew Chase and Erwin Schrottnerare co-owners of Café Katja in Manhattan.
  14. Bon Appétit

Nutrition Facts

Calories532kcal
Protein4.99%
Fat54.34%
Carbs40.67%

Properties

Glycemic Index
13.76
Glycemic Load
21.98
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
13.01695657813%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.59mg
Catechin
0.45mg
Epigallocatechin
0.66mg
Epicatechin
0.43mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.25mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.08mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:532kcal
26.6%
Fat:33.44g
51.45%
Saturated Fat:12.79g
79.97%
Carbohydrates:56.32g
18.77%
Net Carbohydrates:53.42g
19.43%
Sugar:38.84g
43.16%
Cholesterol:81.14mg
27.05%
Sodium:168mg
7.3%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:6.91g
13.82%
Manganese:1.62mg
81.04%
Vitamin E:4.17mg
27.78%
Copper:0.46mg
23.17%
Vitamin B1:0.26mg
17.57%
Folate:56.33µg
14.08%
Vitamin A:692.79IU
13.86%
Selenium:8.77µg
12.52%
Phosphorus:117.53mg
11.75%
Fiber:2.9g
11.61%
Magnesium:45.71mg
11.43%
Iron:2mg
11.13%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
10.25%
Vitamin B6:0.16mg
8.23%
Potassium:226.36mg
6.47%
Vitamin B3:1.24mg
6.21%
Calcium:58.86mg
5.89%
Zinc:0.86mg
5.76%
Vitamin K:5.1µg
4.86%
Vitamin B5:0.46mg
4.57%
Vitamin C:3.76mg
4.56%
Vitamin D:0.62µg
4.11%
Vitamin B12:0.15µg
2.54%
Source:Epicurious