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Nutritional Values
420kcal
6gProtein
50gCarbs
22gFat
2gFibre
120 gServing
* Per serving · 120 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
🥜 Nuts
🥛 Dairy
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Runeberg Torte
How to order / say it
Say it
Runebergintorttu — [ROO-neh-bairg-tohr-too]
Order
I'd like the Runeberg torte, please.
Locally
Haluaisin Runebergintortun, kiitos.
Say locally
An almond-flavored torte topped with raspberry jam and sugar glaze.
Why try it?
This dessert is a tribute to Finland's national poet, Johan Runeberg, reflecting its cultural and literary pride, typically enjoyed in the poet's honor day.
How it tastes
The torte is moist but dense, with a nutty sweetness from almonds and a tart contrast from the raspberry jam.
Origin & History — first documented: 1850
Created in the 19th century by Runeberg's wife, Fredrika, the torte gained its fame as a part of Runeberg's breakfast routine.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥜 100 g almond flour
- 🌾 150 g all-purpose flour
- 🥛 100 g butter
- 🍯 100 g sugar
- 🥚 2 egg
- 🍯 50 g raspberry jam
Method
- 1 Cream butter and sugar, then beat in eggs.
- 2 Mix in almond flour and all-purpose flour.
- 3 Shape into small cakes and bake at 180°C for 12-15 minutes.
- 4 Top with a dollop of jam and sugar glaze.
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