Almond-Lemon Torte

"This recipe calls for raw egg yolks in the filling, so make sure of your source before you attempt it."
 
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Ready In:
1hr 5mins
Ingredients:
14
Serves:
10-12
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ingredients

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directions

  • Make torte rounds: In a processor, grind almonds fine with icing sugar.
  • Add flour and blend.
  • Add butter and blend until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
  • Knead dough lightly with heel of hand so butter is evenly distributed.
  • Form into ball and dust with flour.
  • Wrap in plastic and chill overnight.
  • Divide into 4 pieces and, on 2 baking sheets, press each piece into an 8 inch round.
  • Bake rounds in the middle of a preheated 375F oven, 1 sheet at a time, for 10-12 minutes, or until golden.
  • Let cool.
  • Make filling: Whisk together condensed milk and yolk.
  • Add lemon juice and zest and whisk until thickened.
  • Stir in almonds.
  • On a serving dish, arrange 1 torte round, spread with 1/3 of filling and repeat.
  • Make glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice and 1 ½ tblsps hot water, until mixture is shiny and smooth.
  • Pour over torte immediately, letting excess drip down side.
  • Arrange almonds decoratively and let stand atleast 30 minutes, until glaze sets.

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