Absolutely — Hungarian Tarts (Linzer Szelet or Rácsos Linzer) are delightful, tender bar cookies made from a buttery shortcrust dough, filled with sweet-tart jam, and topped with a pretty lattice. They’re classic in Hungarian kitchens, often dusted with powdered sugar and served at holidays, tea time, or as an everyday treat.
They’re like a cross between Linzer cookies and a jam tart — simple, nostalgic, and irresistible!
🇭🇺✨ Hungarian Jam Tarts (Rácsos Linzer)
✅ Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups (300 g) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 cup (225 g) cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 2 egg yolks
- 2–4 tbsp sour cream (or milk), as needed
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup (250 g) thick, good-quality jam (apricot, raspberry, plum, or blackcurrant are traditional)
- Optional: powdered sugar for dusting