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Introducing Two of Europe’s Most Famous Tarts
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Linzer Torte
The Linzer Torte (or Linzertorte) is an Austrian tart with a dough of almonds and a filling of jam, usually raspberry or red currant, and sometimes Apricot, covered by a lattice of dough strips. The Linzer Torte, named for the city of Linz, Austria, is the oldest-known torte or cake in the world. For long time a recipe from 1696 in the Vienna library was the oldest one known. In 2005, however there was an even older recipe from 1653 found. The tart soon become popular in bordering Germany. After sampling our Linzer Tortes, customers are often astonished to learn that they're baked fresh here in San Diego and not in Austria or Germany. And it's those pleasantly surprised looks that reveal just how delectable these tortes really are. Made using only simple, wholesome ingredients, they have an authentic European flavor, courtesy of the fruity raspberry filling and mouthwatering almond, chocolate and butter crust that makes this centuries-old treat so incredibly delicious.
Engadiner Nusstorte
The valley in southeastern Switzerland known as the Engadin has the distinction of having had more pastry cooks born to its population than any other part of the world. During the nineteenth century, residents of the Engadin emigrated to every inhabited area on earth and opened pastry shops. This walnut pastry is one of the great Engadin specialties.It is the perfect blend of walnuts and caramel, encased in a double butter crust: a delightful temptation for dessert lovers and those who think they are not! You are about to experience a delight to your senses!
Each pie is artistically handcrafted by a master baker for your exclusive enjoyment and available only from this site. We also supply other fine food products to select national chains. All of our products are only made with natural ingredients and we do not use transfat.
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Send your tastebuds on an exquisite European Vacation for only $19.75!
Linzer Torte
The Linzer Torte (or Linzertorte) is an Austrian tart with a dough of almonds and a filling of jam, usually raspberry or red currant, and sometimes Apricot, covered by a lattice of dough strips. The Linzer Torte, named for the city of Linz, Austria, is the oldest-known torte or cake in the world. For long time a recipe from 1696 in the Vienna library was the oldest one known. In 2005, however there was an even older recipe from 1653 found. The tart soon become popular in bordering Germany. After sampling our Linzer Tortes, customers are often astonished to learn that they're baked fresh here in San Diego and not in Austria or Germany. And it's those pleasantly surprised looks that reveal just how delectable these tortes really are. Made using only simple, wholesome ingredients, they have an authentic European flavor, courtesy of the fruity raspberry filling and mouthwatering almond, chocolate and butter crust that makes this centuries-old treat so incredibly delicious.
Engadiner Nusstorte
The valley in southeastern Switzerland known as the Engadin has the distinction of having had more pastry cooks born to its population than any other part of the world. During the nineteenth century, residents of the Engadin emigrated to every inhabited area on earth and opened pastry shops. This walnut pastry is one of the great Engadin specialties.It is the perfect blend of walnuts and caramel, encased in a double butter crust: a delightful temptation for dessert lovers and those who think they are not! You are about to experience a delight to your senses!Each pie is artistically handcrafted by a master baker for your exclusive enjoyment and available only from this site. We also supply other fine food products to select national chains. All of our products are only made with natural ingredients and we do not use transfat.
click here to go to order page
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