Lemon-Almond Dream Torte: A Citrusy Delight! 🍋

Almond-Lemon Torte Recipe 🍋

Description

This Almond-Lemon Torte is a delightful fusion of nutty almonds and zesty lemon, creating a perfect balance of flavors. 🌟 A showstopper dessert that’s worth the effort!

• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Prep Time: 40 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
• Yield: 1 torte

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Make Tortes Rounds

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• In a food processor, grind almonds finely with 1 cup of powdered sugar.
• Add all-purpose flour and blend until combined.
• Add in the butter and blend until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
• Lightly knead the dough with the heel of your hand to evenly distribute the butter.
• Form the dough into a ball, dust with flour, wrap in plastic, and chill overnight.
• Divide the chilled dough into 4 equal pieces.
• On two baking sheets, press each piece into an 8-inch round.
• Bake the rounds in the middle of a preheated 375°F (190°C) oven, one sheet at a time, for 10-12 minutes, or until golden.
• Let the torte rounds cool completely.

2. Make Filling

• In a mixing bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk and egg yolks until well combined.
• Add in 1/2 cup of the fresh lemon juice and the lemon zest, whisking until the mixture thickens.
• Stir in the finely ground almonds until evenly distributed.

3. Assemble Torte

• Place one torte round on a serving dish.
• Spread one-third of the filling evenly over the torte round.
• Repeat this layering process with the remaining torte rounds and filling, ending with the final torte round on top.

4. Make Glaze

• In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon of powdered sugar with the remaining 1/4 cup of fresh lemon juice and 1 1/2 tablespoons of hot water until the mixture is smooth and shiny.

5. Finish and Serve

• Pour the glaze over the top of the assembled torte, allowing the excess to drip down the sides.
• Decoratively arrange whole almonds on top of the torte.
• Let the torte stand for at least 30 minutes, or until the glaze has set.

Tips:

• Almond Grinding: For best results, use whole almonds and grind them in a food processor until they are finely ground but not turning into almond butter.

• Chilling the Dough: Allowing the dough to chill overnight ensures a tender, flaky texture to the torte rounds.

• Filling Consistency: The filling should be thick enough to spread easily but not too runny. Adjust the amount of lemon juice as needed for desired thickness.

• Glaze Perfection: The glaze should be glossy and pourable but not too thin. Add more powdered sugar if it’s too runny, or a bit more lemon juice if it’s too thick.

• Decorating: Get creative with your almond arrangement on top of the torte for a beautiful presentation. You can create a pattern, a ring around the edge, or simply sprinkle them on top.

Serving Suggestions:

• Serve this Almond-Lemon Torte as a stunning dessert for special occasions like brunch gatherings, holidays, or whenever you want to impress your guests with a homemade treat bursting with citrusy almond goodness! 🍋🍰

Enjoy!

This Almond-Lemon Torte is a labor of love, but the result is a stunning dessert that will have everyone asking for seconds. With its nutty almond base, tangy lemon filling, and sweet glaze, every bite is a burst of flavor. Make it ahead for a special occasion or a decadent weeknight treat. Enjoy the process of creating this masterpiece, and savor the smiles it brings to those lucky enough to enjoy it with you! 🎉🍋