Name: London Nut Slices: A timeless recipe that tastes great all year round
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 16
Ingredients: 400 g plain flour; 250 g butter; 140 g powdered sugar; 5 egg yolks; 1 baking powder; 5 egg whites; 200 g powdered sugar; 200 g ground walnuts; 1 packet vanilla sugar; 300 g currant jam

Preparation procedure

Combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, egg yolks and softened butter to form a smooth dough, wrap it in cling film and refrigerate to rest.
Whisk the egg whites into stiff peaks. Gradually whip in the powdered sugar, add the vanilla sugar and finally gently fold in the ground walnuts.
Roll the dough out to the size of the baking tray (approx. 30 × 40 cm), transfer to a greased and floured tray. Spread a layer of currant jam and evenly spread the prepared nut meringue on top.
Bake first for 15 minutes at 180 °C. Then reduce the temperature to 170 °C and bake for another 15 minutes, until the surface is lightly golden.
Let cool completely and cut into slices with a serrated knife.

Total preparation time

60 minutes

Number of servings

30–35 slices

Conclusion

London nut slices are among desserts that never go out of style. The combination of a crisp pastry, slightly tart currant jam and a fluffy nut layer is perfectly balanced and suits any occasion throughout the year. The recipe is simple, yet looks exceptional and will always delight anyone with a sweet tooth.

London Nut Slices: A timeless recipe that tastes great all year round recept

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