These Miniature Linzer Torte are the perfect treat for your Valentine! A sweet, nutty, jam-filled dessert that’s sure to please!
This is a sponsored post on behalf of Bob’s Red Mill. As always, all opinions are 100% my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that help make The Beach House Kitchen possible.
Hello there Monday morning! Back so soon? Why is it that weekends always go so fast? It feels like two minutes ago it was Friday and BAM it’s already Monday! Is it just me? Am I getting old, or do you feel the same way guys? Even if you don’t, please just say you do. It will make me feel better. And that’s what friends are for, right?! I think it may have something to do with winter too. Winter Mondays always seem a tad bit worse than summer Mondays, don’t ya think?
It’s okay though, because I found the perfect solution! During the winter season I like to enter into the new work week with something sweet to soften the blow. You need to follow my lead on this one folks! It works! So today, let’s start the new work week together with these amazing Miniature Linzer Tortes! Last week, I promised you more Valentine goodies and I never forget a promise!
Today, I’m super excited because I’ve partnered with Bob’s Red Mill to bring you these delicious Miniature Linzer Tortes. This recipe features their Almond Meal and their All-Purpose Flour. Their Almond Meal is ground from whole, blanched sweet almonds. By adding almond meal to your baked goods you are bringing all the health benefits of almonds to your diet. They are high in protein, low in carbs and a great source of Vitamin E. The almond meal helps provide a delicate, soft crumb with a sightly sweet, nutty flavor. It’s combined with flour, butter, sugar, egg yolks and cinnamon and then filled with thick raspberry jam. It’s finished off with a gorgeous lattice topping to make for a stunning dessert for your special Valentine!
I’ll be working with Bob’s Red Mill in 2016 to bring you some fabulous recipes using their top-notch products. They are simply the best of the best in whole grain foods, so I am proud to be working with them to hopefully bring their products to your kitchen too! Enjoy friends!
Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cups Bob's Red Mill All-purpose Flour
- 1 1/.2 cups Bob's Red Mill Almond Meal
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 3/4 cup 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large egg yolks room temperature
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 3/4 cup raspberry jam
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Place 4 individual 4 inch mini tart pans on the baking sheet. Spray lightly with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
- In large bowl, whisk together flour, almond meal, cinnamon, salt and baking powder.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add yolks, one at a time and vanilla until well combined.
- With mixer on low, add dry ingredients. Mix until dough comes together.
- Wrap 1/3 portion of the dough in plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator.
- Using your fingers press the remaining dough into the bottom and up the sides of each 4 inch mini tart pan.
- Spread 3 Tbsp. raspberry jam over the bottom of each crust.
- Remove other portion of dough from the refrigerator. Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into 1/2 inch wide strips using a fluted pastry wheel long enough the fit across the top of tart. Each tart with need 6 strips for a total of 24 strips.
- Using an offset spatula pick up each strip and arrange across top of each tart in a lattice pattern (as pictured).
- When done with all tarts place tray in freezer for 20 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and position rack in center of oven.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, rotating pan halfway through, until the pastry is golden brown.
- Cool on wire rack before unmolding.
Winter Monday’s are totally the worst! Glad we can be tart twins today. Maybe we should trade – I’ll send you a blackberry tart and you can send me a raspberry tart. Deal?
Deal! Have a great week!
Yum! Raspberry is my favourite flavour. These look delicious :)
Thanks so much Jennifer! Mine too!
Weekends definitely fly by for me too, Mary Ann! And this past weekend it was beautiful here so it seemed to zip by faster than normal. Sad. So thank you for brightening my Monday with these Mini Linzer Tortes! So gorgeous! You know I love anything mini, especially a sweet delicious mini torte! Absolutely perfect for valentine’s day… if I don’t eat them all myself! Pinned! Cheers!
Okay, then I don’t feel so old Cheyanne! Glad you enjoyed the weather this weekend! I shared them with my niece Rachel! She loved them! Thanks for pinning and have a great week!
I would love to see my valentine make this for me! True love!!! Looks delicious.
Thanks! Keep your fingers crossed!
Winter Mondays are definitely worse than Summer Mondays. I can’t wait to drive to work when it isn’t dark! ;)
These tarts are so adorable!! I love that you used almond flour here. I agree, almond flours lends such a perfect crumb. These just brightened my Monday! xo.
Thanks so much Tessa! Yes, the addition of the almond flour definitely makes a difference! Enjoy your week!
I adore these Mary Ann. Loving the lattice. The almond and cinnamon in the crust sound like the perfect compliment to the raspberry jam. Yum! Oh – I ate at Husk on my recent Charleston trip. Thanks for the reco – it was beyond!
So glad you loved it Cathy! I can’t wait to get back to Charleston to see Sean! These linzer tortes are one of my favorite desserts! Hope you enjoy!
Gosh I can’t stand Mondays but this Torte is making mine much much better now.
So glad Jocelyn! Enjoy the week!
I agree- weekends go so fast! How does that happen? These are the cutest ever!! That raspberry filling sounds amazing! The perfect way to start the week :)
Thanks Jessica! They have certainly made my Monday better!
I don’t know why but I’m actually in a really good mood this Monday! Probably because I really took care of myself on the weekend and didn’t do anything I didn’t want to do. I got to do that more often! And these linzer tortes are so perfect! They look so neat and cute I don’t know who you did it!
Thanks so much Linda! I need to take a page from your book then! Sometimes I try to pack too much into my weekends and then by Monday morning I’m already pooped!
These look absolutely magical Mary Ann! Seriously, your handiwork is perfect. I’ve pinned these!
Thank you so much Jess! Hope you enjoy them if you try!
Another absolutely adorable dessert, Mary Ann. Love how perfect your lattice tops are! And, yes, the weekends always go to fast. Wouldn’t it be nice if we had 4 day work weeks!
You’re so sweet Geraldine! Thanks so much! I’m in with the 4 day work week!
Hi Mary Ann,
These look delicious and will certainly be my sweet treat project this week. I will replace the all purpose flour with gluten free flour so Jim can indulge.
Awesome Chris! Thanks for the comment! These were a hit at our house!
These are so, so beautiful! I have one large tart, about 10 inches. Do you think I could use this recipe still? I’d love to try this recipe out!
Thanks so much Sara! Yes, this will work for the four small tart size or one 10 inch tart. You may need to add a little more jam though. Give it a go! I think you’ll really love it!
These look so delicious! I completely agree with you about the weekend. They go by WAYYYY to fast. There need to be more hours in the weekends, hahaha!
I just got my first set of tart pans last week, so maybe I’ll test them out with this recipe :)
Definitely give them a try Amber! I think you’ll LOVE them!
These miniature tortes are delightful! The almond meal sounds like a wonderful addition – I love its subtle flavor and added texture.
Yes, the almond meal definitely makes these tortes. I just love the slightly nutty flavor. Thanks so much for commenting!
These are completely adorable, and definitely the cure for Monday mornings!
Thanks so much Kate! I couldn’t agree more!
These are such beautiful mini tortes, Mary Ann! Almond flour adds such great flavor and texture to baked goods. And jam! I have a jam tart coming up that I love too. Jam is such a convenient way to bring color and sweetness to desserts. :)
I can’t wait to see yours Emily! I’m sure it’s going to be fabulous!
These tarts look amazing! I’m never without their almond meal and coconut flakes. Love their products and I’m excited to see more of the recipes to come. Also, you are not alone. Mondays come way too fast.
Thanks so much Zainab! I Love their products too!
I don’t think I’ve ever seen a more beautiful mini torte! These are perfect, Mary Ann, and delicious too!
Thanks so much Lauren! You should absolutely give them a go!
I am just obsessed with these! They look delicious and are just way too cute!
Thanks Rachel! Anything mini is always so cute! I totally agree!
These are the cutest things ever! I never though to make linzer tortes mini!
Thanks Maryanne! I love anything mini!
These linzer tortes are beautiful! It almost makes me want to actually celebrate valentines day.
Ha! Thanks for commenting Nicole. Enjoy the rest of your week!
Linzer Torte is one of my favorite desserts and your miniature versions are adorable . I agree with you, time goes by so fast that it is scary.
Thanks Gerlinde! Enjoy your weekend!
Mmmm, these are delicious Mary Ann! You’ve reminded me that it’s been far too long since I last made a linzer torte! I love your addition of Almond Meal. I use Bob’s too. It is divine! And I love how simple these are to whip out… an unfussy pastry that has incredible flavor and that cinnamon? So good!
RE: Mondays. I HEAR you! I don’t know where weekends go either. We really need a shift in the American work week from 5 days to 4. Really, for our health, sanity and family support. Two days is not enough. I think we could all do it, if we made it a national priority. Of course our spending habits would need to change, but again… what’s the priority? xo
Yes Traci, the almond meal really makes the torte! These really are quite easy to make! I’m totally in agreement with the 4 day work week! Enjoy your weekend!
Can you make this in one 9 inch tart?
Hi Mollie. I’ve only tested this recipe as the four individual tarts. If you try it in a 9-inch pan let me know. Thanks!