Linzertorte

Name: Linzertorte
Yield: Makes one 9-inch tart
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting; 1/2 cup finely ground toasted almonds; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter; 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar; 1 large egg; 1 1/4 cups seedless raspberry jam; Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting

January 24, 2012

In Austria, where this handsome dessert originated, linzertorte is enjoyed all year long, but its festive red-and-gold palette makes it especially popular at holiday celebrations. The cookielike crust, rich with ground almonds, is layered with raspberry jam and crisscrossed into a windowpane pattern.

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