Best 2 Linzer Schnitten Recipes

Linzer schnitten, a traditional Austrian pastry, is a delightful treat that combines a tender, crumbly shortbread base with a sweet, tart filling made from red currant jam. This classic dessert is often enjoyed during the holiday season, but its timeless flavors can be savored all year round. With its delectable combination of textures and flavors, Linzer schnitten is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.

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LINZER SCHNITTEN (LINZER CAKE)

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Make and share this Linzer Schnitten (Linzer Cake) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Eismeer

Categories Tarts

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 slices, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

200 g coarse flour
200 g cold butter
100 g sugar
100 g ground hazelnuts
40 g breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 egg
60 g redcurrant jam
1 tablespoon rum
1 tablespoon powdered sugar

Steps:

Crust: Knead butter, sugar, flour, egg, breadcrumbs, cinnamon and hazelnuts to a soft dough, form to a ball and let cool in the fridge for about 20 minutes.
Mix jam with rum.
Butter a cake pan and split dough in halves.
Use rolling pin to flatten dough.
Cover cake pan with one half of dough and coat with jam-rum mixture.
Cut other half of dough in half inch wide stripes and arrange "lattice-like" on the jam rum mixture.
Bake at 175°C until golden brown (45minutes).
Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

LINZER SCHNITTEN

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Categories Cookies Dessert Bake Christmas Nutmeg

Yield 4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 eggs
1 ½ cups sugar
¾ cup butter (melted)
3 ½ cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon powdered/ground cloves
¼ teaspoon salt
lemon juice
Jelly (any kind but preserves and those with seeds - my favorite is seedless raspberry jam)
1 egg
¾ cup sugar

Steps:

Beat eggs until light; gradually beat in sugar. Add melted butter. Mix flour, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves and salt sifted together in bowl. Blend into first mixture. Add juice of one lemon (I use RealLemon - about 3 teaspoons). Turn out on floured board and knead till smooth and no longer sticky. Let stand at least one hour (you can also wrap in plastic wrap and put in fridge for use later in the day). Roll ½ inch thick. Cut in strips 1 ½ by 10 inches. Mark a groove down the center of each strip with a wooden spoon handle. Fill the grooved with jelly. Bake on cookie sheet (parchment paper is very handy to catch any sticky jelly drips) at 375 degrees for 15 minutes or until light brown. Beat together 1 egg and ¾ cup of sugar. Brush over the strips while they are still hot and cut immediately into diagonal pieces.

Tips:

Use high-quality ingredients for the best results.
Make sure the butter is cold before using it in the dough.
Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
Bake the cookies until they are golden brown around the edges.
Let the cookies cool completely before filling them.
For a neater appearance, use a piping bag to fill the cookies.
If you don't have a piping bag, you can use a spoon to carefully spread the filling on the cookies.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Linzer schnitten are a delicious and classic Austrian cookie that are perfect for any occasion. They are made with a simple dough that is filled with a variety of jams, jellies, or preserves. The cookies are then baked until they are golden brown and dusted with powdered sugar. Linzer schnitten are a popular holiday cookie, but they can be enjoyed year-round. With their unique flavor and beautiful appearance, they are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.