🇱🇻 Latvian Cuisine

Aleksandra Torte

Alexander Torte

Prep Time 1.5 hours
Servings 12
Difficulty Medium
Calories 293 kcal

A classic Latvian layered pastry of buttery shortcrust filled with tangy raspberry jam, topped with white icing and cut into elegant fingers.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1 Rub cold butter into flour until it resembles breadcrumbs. Mix in powdered sugar, egg yolk, sour cream, and salt. Form into a smooth dough. Chill 30 min.
  2. 2 Divide dough in half. Roll each piece to fit a lined baking sheet (about 25x35cm).
  3. 3 Bake one layer at 190°C (375°F) for 12-14 min until just golden. Bake the second layer similarly.
  4. 4 Spread raspberry jam evenly over one baked layer. Place the second layer on top.
  5. 5 Mix powdered sugar, lemon juice, and water into a smooth glaze. Spread over the top.
  6. 6 Let icing set for 30 min. Cut into elegant fingers about 3cm wide. Serve at room temperature.

Did You Know?

Aleksandra torte is believed to be named after Tsar Alexander I, and was the most popular pastry in pre-war Riga's famous cafes.