Curd Cheese and Chocolate Linzer Cookies
Linzer cookies are one of the best-known desserts in Central European cuisine, and they are now made in a special curd cheese and chocolate version. The harmonious combination of curd cheese and chocolate adds a new, delicious taste experience to traditional Linzer cookies. The bittersweet chocolate and curd cheese complement each other perfectly, creating a truly special dessert.
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Preparation Steps
1
Prepare the ingredients: let the butter soften at room temperature for easier handling. Also, prepare the curd cheese and egg for easier incorporation into the dough.
2
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. This will be your dry mixture.
3
Work the butter into the dry mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Add the curd cheese and mix well to combine.
4
Whisk the egg and add it to the dough, mixing to incorporate. If necessary, add a little more flour to make the dough easier to handle.
5
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to make it easier to work with.
6
Once the dough has chilled, roll it out to about 5 mm (approximately 1/4 inch) thick on a lightly floured surface. Use a cookie cutter to cut out the Linzer cookies. Cut out the middle of half of the cookies with a smaller cutter.
7
Bake the Linzer cookies in a preheated oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.
8
Melt the chocolate and spread it on the solid Linzer cookies. Top with the cookies that have a cut out in the middle, so the chocolate remains visible.
9
Once the chocolate has set, spread the tops of the Linzer cookies with jam for an even more delicious touch.
