Swedish Mazarin Torte with Raspberries (A Fika Friday Recipe)

When I launched The Heart & Huset in 2021, Fika Friday was one of the hallmarks of the online membership community. Initially planned as a montly gathering, it became a cherished event for the founding members, and I increased it to weekly. Fika Friday has been a weekly event ever since, with friendships forming between members from around the country. Food is a part of The Heart & Huset too, and back in the day, this Swedish Mazarin Torte with Raspberries was our first “Fika Friday Recipe of the Month.”

This version of the classic Swedish Mazarintårta combines a shortbread-style almond crust with a luscious almond filling and a layer of raspberry jam. There’s something about the combination of almond, butter, and raspberry that tastes as good as it gets. Somewhere along the line, this recipe has roots in a couple of sources, including Beatrice Ojakangas’ The Great Scandinavian Baking Book, which is–as its title boasts–a great book, and Nika Standen Hazelton’s The Art of Scandinavian Cooking. Do be sure to serve this with fresh raspberries—they provide a fresh contrast to the delectably rich torte. Can be made a day or two in advance.

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Swedish Mazarin Torte with Raspberries (A Fika Friday Recipe)

Daytona Danielsen (www.daytonadanielsen.com)

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Course Dessert

Cuisine Scandinavian, Swedish

Servings 1 tart

Ingredients

  

Crust

• 3/4 cup butter softened*
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup almond meal/flour

Filling

• 2 eggs
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
• 1 cup almond meal or almond flour
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 cup raspberry jam

Icing

• 1 cup powdered sugar sifted
• 1 tablespoon water
• Fresh raspberries for serving

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• To prepare the crust, cream the butter and sugar. Add the eggs and beat until light and creamy. Add the flour, salt, and almond meal and mix until stiff. Press the dough into a 10- or 11-inch tart pan with a removable bottom, using your hands to create an even layer across the bottom and up the sides. Spread 1/2 cup of the raspberry jam over the bottom. Set aside while you make the filling.
• To make the filling, beat the eggs and sugar until light, then beat in the butter, almond meal, and vanilla and almond extracts. Pour the filling into the crust.
• Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until the top is golden and slightly firm to the touch. (It will continue to set while it cools.) Slide the pan onto a rack and allow to cool fully.
• Once the torte is cool, spread the remaining raspberry jam over the top and remove the torte from the pan.
• Make the icing by whisking in in the water until smooth, adding a few more drops if needed to get the desired consistency. Spread over the top of the torte, and garnish with fresh raspberries.

Notes

*I use salted butter; if you’re using unsalted butter, add about 1/8 tsp to the crust.

If you enjoy this Swedish Mazarin Torte, find even more sweet and savory treats in my cookbook Modern Scandinavian Baking!

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