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Lemon Poppy Seed Torte
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings 8
Author Lora Wiley-Lennartz
For the crust:
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1
cup
plus 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1/4
teaspoon
salt
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1/4
cup
sugar
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1
egg yolk
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1/3
cup
cold unsalted butter
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1
teaspoon
lemon zest
For the topping:
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1/2
cup
milk
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2.5
oz
crushed poppy seeds
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1/4
cup
sugar
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1
egg
For the filling:
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1
cup
sour cream
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1/2
cup
cream cheese
room temperature
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1/4
cup
sugar
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2
eggs
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1
teaspoon
lemon extract
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1
teaspoon
lemon zest
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2
tablespoons
cornstarch
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Powdered sugar and lemon peel strips for decorating
Make the Crust:
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Whisk together the flour, salt, and sugar
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Mix in the sugar and egg yolk.
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Add the butter in pieces and knead until a smooth dough forms.
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Wrap the dough in plastic cling film and refrigerate for 30 minutes
Make the Topping:
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In a small saucepan, bring the milk and 1/4 cup of sugar to a boil.
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Stir in the poppy seeds.
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Remove from heat and let cool.
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Mix in 1 egg. Set aside.
Make the Filling:
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Beat the sour cream and cream cheese together.
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Add the remaining 1/4 cup of the sugar and 2 eggs.
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Beat in the lemon extract and zest.
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Beat in the cornstarch.
Blind Bake the Crust:
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
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Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line with baking paper.
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Roll out the crust dough.
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Transfer the dough to the pan and press it 1+1/5 inches up the sides of the pan.
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Use a fork to poke holes in the dough at the bottom of the pan.
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Place another piece of parchment on top and add pie weights to the pan. Alternately place an 8” springform pan inside the pan.
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Place in oven and bake for 15 minutes.
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Remove from oven, remove the pie weights/pan and let cool.
Assemble and Bake:
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
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Scrape the cream mixture into the crust and smooth out the top.
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Distribute the poppy seed topping over the top.
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Place in oven and bake for 35 minutes.
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Remove from the oven. Let cool completely.
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De-pan the cake and transfer it to a serving platter.
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Dust with powdered sugar and, if you like, decorate with lemon peels.
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Cut and serve.