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Engadiner Nusstorte

Cultural Context

Originating from the Engadine region of Switzerland, Engadiner Nusstorte is a beloved nut cake traditionally made with walnuts and a rich buttery crust. This cake is often enjoyed during festive occasions and celebrations, symbolizing the region's culinary heritage. Today, it is cherished not only in Switzerland but also by dessert lovers worldwide, often served with coffee or tea.

SwissCHEngadinedessert
60 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
75g Unsalted Butter
58g Sugar
33g Whole Egg
30g Almond Flour
155g Cake Flour
75g Sugar
30g Corn Syrup
40g Whipping Cream
68g Unsalted Butter
90g Roasted Walnuts

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor while reducing saturated fat.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pecans

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pecans are similar in texture and flavor, while sunflower seeds are more affordable.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

dark chocolate

🥗Healthier: cacao nibs

💰Cheaper: milk chocolate

Cacao nibs provide a rich chocolate flavor with less sugar.

1

Start by making the tart crust. Mix the softened unsalted butter with icing sugar until well combined, then gradually add the eggs, mixing well.

2

Add almond flour and sifted cake flour, mix into a dough, roll it out on parchment paper to 3mm thickness, refrigerate for an hour to relax, then line the mold with it and set aside.

3

To make the caramel walnut nougat, pour granulated sugar into a pot and cook until it turns caramel color, then turn off the heat. Heat whipping cream and corn syrup in advance, pour into the pot, and mix well.

4

Add unsalted butter and stir until emulsified, add walnuts, then heat again to 108℃/ 226℉ and turn off the heat, let cool completely.

5

Pour the cooled walnut nougat into the tart mold, spread it out, cover with a piece of tart dough, brush with egg wash, and bake.

6

After baking, let it cool completely, then cut into pieces and serve, finished!

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Engadine Nut CakeNusstorte

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