Best Himmel Futter Torte Recipes

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HIMMELTORTE - HEAVENLY TORTE



Himmeltorte - Heavenly Torte image

The story is that the original recipe was created in Austria in the 1830's to console the Duke of Vienna, who was bereft from the loss of one of his chefs. The base is very like a shortbread cookie. Some versions of this recipe call for the base to be baked in a larger pan and assembled in one large layer. When I made it, I baked the base in one big piece and divided it equally into thirds to stack. Baking time approximate. From the Wisconsin Dutch Chapter of the United States Regional Cookbook, Culinary Arts Institute of Chicago, 1947

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 cups butter
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 egg yolks
1 teaspoon lemon rind, grated
4 cups flour, sifted
1 egg white, unbeaten
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
3/4 cup seedless raspberry preserves
4 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 egg yolks, beaten
2 cups sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • For the filling: Mix sugar and cornstarch together and add to egg yolks.
  • Stir in sour cream and cook in double boiler until it coats the spoon.
  • Add the flavorings and stir well.
  • Let cool to room temperature before assembling cake.
  • For the base: Preheat oven to 450°F.
  • Cream butter and 1/4 cup sugar; add salt and egg yolks, one at a time and beat until smooth after each.
  • Add lemon rind and flour.
  • In another bowl, mix egg white, sugar, cinnamon and pecans together lightly.
  • Divide dough into thirds and pat into three 7" x 11" pans; spread the tops with the egg white mixture.
  • Bake for ten minutes, then reduce heat to 350F and bake approximately 10 to 15 minutes more.
  • Turn out onto cooling rack.
  • When torte is cold, spread two of the layers with raspberry jam and some of the filling.
  • Stack layers and cover all with remaining filling.

HIMMEL TORTE CAKE FILLING



Himmel Torte Cake Filling image

A lovely rich filling from the US Regional Cookbook, Chicago Culinary Arts Institute, 1947. Cooking time is approximate. Yields enough filling for two 9-inch layers.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 1 9inch layer cake, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 egg yolks, beaten
2 cups sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Mix sugar and cornstarch together and add to egg yolks.
  • Stir in sour cream and cook in double boiler until it coats the spoon.
  • Add the flavorings and stir well.
  • Let cool to room temperature before assembling cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.1, Fat 13.1, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 72.5, Sodium 32.5, Carbohydrate 9.9, Sugar 6.5, Protein 2.4

LINZERTORTE



Linzertorte image

My Austrian grandmother made this nutty jam-filled linzer torte only at Christmastime. So did my mother, and now I'm proud to carry on the tasty tradition. It's a great way to end a holiday meal.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 tortes (8 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups ground hazelnuts
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash ground cloves
1 cup cold butter, cubed
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1-1/3 cups seedless raspberry jam
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add eggs and lemon zest; stir until mixture forms a ball. Divide into fourths. Cover and refrigerate for 3-4 hours or until chilled. , Remove two portions of dough from refrigerator; press each into an ungreased 9-in. fluted tart pan with removable bottom. Spread 2/3 cup jam over each., Between two sheets of lightly floured waxed paper, roll one portion of remaining dough into a 10x6-in. rectangle. Cut six 1-in.-wide strips; arrange in a lattice design over jam. Repeat with remaining dough (return dough to the refrigerator if needed). , Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until bubbly and crust is browned. Cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 calories, Fat 18g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 145mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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