bundner nusstorte (nut torte)

16 Pinches
Updated on Jul 26, 2015

This is one of the most famous dishes from the Swiss kanton Graubunden. This also is categorized as German because there is no Swiss option...

prep time 1 Hr 40 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Bake
yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 300 grams flour
  • 150 grams sugar
  • 150 grams butter
  • 1 - egg
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 300 grams sugar
  • 250 grams walnuts, chopped
  • 200 milliliters cream

How To Make bundner nusstorte (nut torte)

  • Step 1
    Combine flour, sugar and salt in a mixing bowl. Rub in cubed cold butter, add egg and quickly knead into dough. Wrap in foil and let rest in the fridge for 1 hour.
  • Step 2
    Grease and flour a 10 inch spring form and press 2/3 of the dough into it, making a rim of 1.5 inches. Roll the remaining 1/3 of dough into a circle to cover the torte.
  • Step 3
    Put the pastry in a cool place. IN a pot, bring sugar and 3 tbsp. water to a boil. Don't stir, just watch until, on low heat, it has caramelized (light brown). Add cream, slowly boil for 12-15 minutes, then add chopped walnuts, stir well to combine, remove from heat and let cool until it is lukewarm.
  • Step 4
    Preheat oven to 200 degrees C (400 F). Pour filling into pastry, cover with the remaining dough circle (you might have to fold over some of the rim, then press the cover with a fork onto the rim)
  • Step 5
    Bake for about 30-35 minutes until golden brown. Let cool for at least 20 minutes before removing the rim of the spring form.
  • Step 6
    Let cool completely before slicing.

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