Name: Apricot Linzertorte with Quark Whipped Cream
Yield: Makes 10 to 12 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups blanched hazelnuts, toasted , cooled (about 10 ounces); 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour, divided; 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon (generous) ground cloves; 14 tablespoons (1 3/4 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature; 1 1/4 cups sugar; 1 large egg; 1 large egg yolk; 2 teaspoons finely grated orange peel; 1 cup apricot preserves; 2/3 cup chilled heavy whipping cream; 1/3 cup whole-milk quark* or Greek-style yogurt; Powdered sugar

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Apricot Linzertorte with Quark Whipped CreamNigel Cox

For more on assembling the torte, see "Prep School."

Test-kitchen tip:

If you don't have a pastry bag, spoon the batter into a resealable plastic bag. Twist bag at top, grasp top firmly, and cut off enough of 1 corner to form a 3/8-inch-wide opening. Chefs Andrew Chase and Erwin Schrottner are co-owners of Café Katja in Manhattan.

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