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Bavarian Raspberry Linzer Torte with Hazelnut Crust

Name: Bavarian Raspberry Linzer Torte with Hazelnut Crust
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 105 min
Total time: 140 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: 1 cup hazelnuts, toasted and finely ground; 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour; ½ teaspoon baking powder; ¼ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon cinnamon; ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened; ¾ cup granulated sugar; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 ½ cups raspberry preserves; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 egg yolk; 1 tablespoon milk

This Bavarian Raspberry Linzer Torte features a rich hazelnut crust, layered with sweet raspberry preserve and topped with a classic lattice design, perfect for any occasion.

4.1(251 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·January 20, 2026

Bavarian Raspberry Linzer Torte with Hazelnut Crust — Dessert served and photographed from above

Prep

35 min

Cook

1 h 45 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Hazelnut Crust

For the Raspberry Filling

For the Egg Wash

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 556 kcal
Protein: 6.6 g
Carbs: 70.1 g
Fat: 28.8 g
Fiber: 3.6 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 4448 kcal
Protein: 52.7 g
Carbs: 560.4 g
Fat: 230.2 g
Fiber: 28.9 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
1 cup hazelnuts toasted and finely ground	848	20.1	22.3	80.1	12.8
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour	684	19	144	2	5
½ teaspoon baking powder	1	0	0.4	0	0
¼ teaspoon salt	0	0	0	0	0
½ teaspoon cinnamon	3	0	0.8	0	0.5
¾ cup unsalted butter softened	1220	1.5	0	137.7	0
¾ cup granulated sugar	580	0	150	0	0
1 large egg	72	6.3	0.6	4.8	0
1 teaspoon vanilla extract	12	0	0.5	0	0
1 ½ cups raspberry preserves	960	2.5	240	0.6	10.5
1 tablespoon lemon juice	4	0.1	1.3	0	0.1
1 egg yolk	55	2.7	0.6	4.5	0
1 tablespoon milk	9	0.5	0.9	0.5	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Hazelnut Crust

1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
Grind Hazelnuts
Grind toasted hazelnuts into a fine meal using a food processor.
3
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a bowl, mix hazelnut meal, flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.

Mixing the Dough

1
Cream Butter & Sugar
In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
2
Add Egg & Vanilla
Beat in egg and vanilla extract.
3
Form Dough
Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing until dough forms.
Tip: ⚠ Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling. 💡 Use a floured surface to prevent sticking when rolling out the dough.

How to Make Bavarian Raspberry Linzer Torte with Hazelnut Crust

Total time: 2 h 20 min · Yields 8 servings

1
Assembly
Roll out two-thirds of the dough and press into a 9-inch tart pan to form the base.
2
Filling Spread
Mix raspberry preserves with lemon juice and spread over the crust base.
3
Lattice Topping
Roll out remaining dough, cut into strips, and arrange in a lattice pattern over the raspberry filling.