Sure! Here’s a long-form, authentic Hungarian Tart recipe — perfect for sharing the warm, nostalgic flavors of Hungary. 🇭🇺🍒

🍒 Hungarian Tart (Rácsos Linzer Torta)

A classic jam-filled tart with a buttery crust and beautiful lattice top — just like grandma used to make!

💬 About This Tart

The Hungarian Tart, often known as Rácsos Linzer Torta, is a beloved, old-fashioned dessert found in many Hungarian households and bakeries. It’s known for its soft, buttery shortcrust, filled with sweet-tart fruit jam (often apricot, plum, or raspberry), and topped with a signature lattice crust. This tart strikes the perfect balance of crumbly, fruity, and comforting, making it ideal for holidays, tea time, or weekend baking.

🛒 Ingredients

For the Dough:

350 g (2 ¾ cups) all-purpose flour
200 g (7 oz) unsalted butter, cold and cubed 🧈
100 g (½ cup) granulated sugar
1 packet vanilla sugar (or 1 tsp vanilla extract)
1 egg
½ tsp baking powder
Zest of ½ lemon (optional) 🍋
A pinch of salt

For the Filling:

250–300 g (1 to 1¼ cups) fruit jam – apricot, raspberry, or plum work beautifully 🍑🍓
Optional: handful of crushed walnuts or ground poppy seeds for added texture 🌰