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Mini Linzer Tortes

Prep Time35 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Mary Ann Dwyer

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.