Linzer torte

[ lin-zer tawrt ]

/ ˈlɪn zər ˌtɔrt /

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noun, plural Lin·zer tortes.(sometimes lowercase)

a sweet pastry, often made with powdered nuts, having a filling of red jam and a lattice crust.

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Origin of Linzer torte

1905–10; <German: literally, Linz torte

We made the prune based Chocolate Fudge Torte at the bakery and it left everyone slack-jawed.
Fresh Picks|Matt Lewis Renato Poliafito|October 1, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Sandra Lee The Food Network, Semi-Homemade Cooking I released a springform pan filled with a chocolate torte.
Chef Horror Stories|The Daily Beast|October 13, 2009|DAILY BEAST
He even remembered my Dachshund's birthday, and cabled the baker to send Peter a wonderful Torte with birthday candles.
Confessions of an Opera Singer|Kathleen Howard
When the "torte" is done, spread jelly on the top and the meringue made with the reserved eggs upon the jelly.
Civic League Cook Book|Anonymous

Torte: Two tablespoonfuls butter; two tablespoonfuls sugar; one yolk egg.
Stevenson Memorial Cook Book|Various