LINZER TART

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This lovely versatile tart shows up regularly at family gatherings. I can customize it for any holiday occasion by using different-shaped cookie cutouts...or different fruit fillings. And even my picky children gobble it up!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 jar (18 ounces) raspberry preserves

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and lemon zest; mix well. Place almonds in a blender, cover and process until ground. Combine the almonds, flour, cinnamon and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture until well blended. Remove 1/3 cup of dough. Roll between two sheets of waxed paper to 1/8-in. thickness. Freeze for 8-10 minutes or until firm., Press remaining dough evenly onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 11-in. fluted tart pan with removable bottom. Spread raspberry preserves over crust. Remove remaining dough from freezer; using small cookie cutters, cut out desired shapes. Place over preserves., Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Cool for 10 minutes. Loosen sides of pan. Cool completely on a wire rack. Remove sides of pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 132mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Rhonda Samples
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This tart is perfect for a special occasion or a simple dessert.


Rusty Staley
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Linzer tarts.


CoFF3e Vr
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This is the best Linzer tart recipe I've ever tried.


Edward Higgins
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I've made this tart several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Cadnish Caadnish
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me, but the tart turned out great.


Im Im
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I made this tart for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Isabella Bobridge
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The crust was a bit dry, but the filling was delicious.


Alo Islam
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The tart was a little too sweet for my taste, but overall it was still a good recipe.


Ogunmola Feranmi
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This is my new favorite tart recipe. It's perfect for any occasion.


Lucinda Johnson
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I've never made a Linzer tart before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The tart was beautiful and delicious.


Twaha T
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This Linzer tart was a hit! The crust was buttery and crumbly, and the filling was tart and flavorful. I loved the combination of textures and flavors.