Ingredients for Himmeltorte Heavenly Torte
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Egg Yolks
- Lemon Rind
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- Egg White
- Cinnamon
- Pecans
- Seedless Raspberry Preserves
- Cornstarch
- Sour Cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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How to Make Himmeltorte Heavenly Torte
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the shortbread base: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Press the dough evenly into a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Let the shortbread cool completely in the pan before dividing it into three equal layers.
- While the base cools, prepare your favorite filling (recipe not included here, consider pastry cream, fruit curd, or whipped cream).
- Once the base is cool, spread a layer of filling evenly over the first layer of shortbread.
- Top with the second layer of shortbread and repeat with another layer of filling.
- Finish with the final layer of shortbread.
- Dust with powdered sugar (optional) and let the torte chill for at least 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
- Optional: Garnish with fresh berries or chocolate shavings for an elegant touch.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
12 g
Sugar
109g
Fat
123g
Carbs
24g
