Apricot Linzertorte with Quark Whipped Cream - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 10

Dessert

This Apricot Linzertorte with Quark Whipped Cream is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by /contributors/andrew-chase For more on assembling the torte, see "Prep School.

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

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 °F. Butter 10-inch springform pan. Process nuts and 1/4 cup flour in processor until nuts are finely ground. Transfer to medium bowl. Whisk in 1 cup flour, cocoa powder, cinnamon, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and cloves. Using electric mixer, beat 14 tablespoons butter and 1 1/4 cups sugar in large bowl. Beat in egg, then egg yolk and orange peel. Gradually stir in dry ingredients. Spoon 1 1/2 cups batter into pastry bag fitted with 3/8-inch plain round tip. Spread remaining batter in pan.
Bake torte bottom until golden, about 35 minutes. Cool in pan on rack 10 minutes. Maintain oven temperature.
Using some of batter in pastry bag, pipe border around edge of torte bottom. Spread preserves evenly over torte bottom. Pipe remaining batter over preserves in lattice pattern, 5 to 6 strips in each direction. Bake until lattice is firm to touch and preserves are bubbling, about 40 minutes. Cool completely. DO AHEAD: Can be made 3 days ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.
Beat cream in bowl until peaks form; beat in quark. Dust torte with powdered sugar. Serve with quark whipped cream.
A slightly tangy, soft unripened cow's-milk cheese; available at some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores (such as Whole Foods markets) and natural foods stores.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Cinnamon, Nuts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Apricot Linzertorte with Quark Whipped Cream good for PCOS?

Yes, this Apricot Linzertorte with Quark Whipped Cream recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Dessert with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dessert. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 10 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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