Runeberg's torte

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Runeberg's torte

루네베리 토르테

Finnish pastry flavored with almonds and arrack or rum

About this dish

Runeberg torte is a Finnish torte flavored with almonds and arrack or rum and weighing about 100 grams. It usually has raspberry jam encircled by a ring of icing on top. The torte is named after the Finnish poet Johan Ludvig Runeberg (1804–1877) who, according to legend, regularly enjoyed the torte, made by his wife, with punsch for breakfast. Runeberg tortes are typically eaten only in Finland and are generally available in stores from the beginning of January to Runeberg Day on February 5; however, Porvoo, where Runeberg lived for most of his life, is an exception, as in some of its cafés tortes are available every day of the year.

Description: Wikipedia — Runeberg torte, CC BY-SA 4.0

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