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Nutritional Values
510kcal
7gProtein
45gCarbs
34gFat
3gFibre
100 gServing
* Per serving · 100 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
🥜 Nuts
🥛 Dairy
Nusstorte
How to order / say it
Say it
Nusstorte — [NOOS-tor-teh]
Order
I'd like the nusstorte, please.
Locally
Je voudrais le nusstorte, s'il vous plaît.
Say locally
A traditional Swiss nut tart with a rich caramelized walnut filling.
Why try it?
Nusstorte captures the sweetness and warmth of Swiss baking traditions and is a much-loved dessert across Geneva, embodying the craftsmanship and attention to detail in local patisserie. It's a dessert that signifies celebration and the joy of sharing a treat with loved ones.
How it tastes
With a buttery crust and a caramel walnut filling, nusstorte offers a harmonious blend of crunchy and gooey textures. The rich nuttiness and balanced sweetness make it a decadent dessert that's best enjoyed with coffee or tea.
Origin & History — first documented: 1925
The Nusstorte was first created in the early 20th century in the canton of Graubünden. Local bakers combined accessible ingredients like nuts and caramel for events and holidays, quickly gaining popularity beyond regional borders.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥜 250 g Walnuts
- 🌾 300 g Flour
- 🥛 200 g Butter
- 🍯 150 g Sugar
- 🍯 50 g Honey
- 🥚 1 Egg
- 🥛 100 ml Cream
Method
- 1 Make a dough with flour, butter, sugar, and egg.
- 2 Roll out dough and line a tart tin; chill.
- 3 Cook walnuts with cream, honey, and sugar to caramelize.
- 4 Fill tart shell with walnut mixture and bake until golden.
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