Paula Deen’s Pistachio Linzertorte With Cherry Jam

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 1

Paula Deen's delicious Pistachio Linzertorte recipe with a fruity twist

Paula Deen’s Pistachio Linzertorte With Cherry Jam

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

505

Sugar

28g

Fat

36g

Linzertorte is a famous Austrian pastry made of crumbly dough, nuts, and jam. Paula Deen's Pistachio Linzertorte With Cherry Jam is a unique twist on the traditional recipe. The crust is made of roasted and salted pistachios and flavored with nutmeg and cardamom, giving it a lovely nutty flavor. The cherry jam adds a sweet and tangy flavor to the torte, making it the perfect dessert for any occasion. It is a simple recipe that even novice bakers can try.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2.	In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and confectioners' sugar together until light and fluffy.
3.	Beat in the egg yolks.
4.	Stir in the flour, nutmeg, and cardamom.
5.	Fold in the ground pistachios.
6.	Divide the dough into two parts.
7.	Place one part of the dough into a greased 10-inch tart pan.
8.	Spread the cherry jam over the dough.
9.	Roll out the remaining dough and cut it into strips.
10.	Arrange the strips on top of the cherry jam in a lattice pattern.
11.	Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
12.	Let the torte cool completely before removing it from the pan.

PROS

Paula Deen’s Pistachio Linzertorte With Cherry Jam is a delightful dessert that is easy to make and a perfect treat for your taste buds.

The sweet and tangy flavor of cherry jam complements the nutty and crumbly texture of the linzertorte crust.

It is a perfect dessert for special occasions like Christmas or Thanksgiving.

CONS

The Pistachio Linzertorte is a high-calorie dessert due to the use of pistachios and butter.

It should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Pistachios are a fantastic snack as they are high in protein and fiber while being low in calories and fat.
They are also rich in vitamin B6, copper, and manganese, all of which are essential for maintaining good health.
Cherry jam is a good source of antioxidants that help in fighting off free radicals in the body, reducing the risk of chronic diseases.
It is also rich in vitamins A, C, K, and potassium.

	3/4 cup butter , softened
	1 cup confectioners ' sugar
	3 egg yolks
	1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
	1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
	1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
	1 1/2 cups ground roasted and salted pistachios
	cherry jam