Runebergintorttu
Runebergintorttu is a traditional Finnish pastry named after the Finnish poet Johan Ludvig Runeberg. It is typically enjoyed on Runeberg's birthday, February 5th.
Ingredients - Serves 8
- Powdered sugar - For dusting
- Raspberry jam - 1/2 cup
- All-purpose flour - 1 cup
- Cardamom - 1 teaspoon
- Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
- Egg - 1
- Sugar - 1/2 cup
- Butter - 1/2 cup, melted
- Breadcrumbs - 1 cup
- Almonds - 1 cup, ground
Let's Get Started
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ground almonds, breadcrumbs, melted butter, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, cardamom, and all-purpose flour. Mix well until a dough forms.
- Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and shape each portion into a small round cake.
- Make a small indentation in the center of each cake and fill it with raspberry jam.
- Place the cakes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cakes are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let them cool completely.
- Dust the cooled cakes with powdered sugar before serving.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Dessert
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 12g
- Carbs: 30g
- Protein: 4g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Sugar: 15g
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