Apple Cream Cheese Torte

Serves 6-8 Servings

Apple Cream Cheese Torte

15 minPrep Time

45 minCook Time

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Ingredients

For the Crust:
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/4 tsp. vanilla
• 1 cup flour
For the Filling:
• 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 6 cups peeled and sliced tart apples
• 1/4 cup slivered almonds

Instructions

To Make the Crust:
1. Cream together the butter, sugar and vanilla. Blend in the flour.
2. Pat dough into the bottom and 1" up the sides of a 10" spring-form pan.
To Make the Filling:
3. Combine the cream cheese and 1/4 cup of sugar. Add the egg and vanilla and beat until smooth. Pour into the pan.
4. In a large bowl, combine the 1/3 cup of sugar and the cinnamon. Add the apples and toss to coat. Arrange the apples over the cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle with the almonds.
5. Bake for 10 minutes in a pre-heated 450 degree F oven. Reduce the heat to 400 degree F and bake for an additional 35 minutes or until the apples are tender.
Optional: Serve with a dollop of fresh whipped cream on top and a dash of nutmeg.