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Apple Bavarian Torte

A cookie-like crust holds the sensational filling of cream cheese, apples and almonds. This comforting torte, will be welcomed addition to a bake sale or potluck.—Sheila Swift, Dobson, North Carolina

16 ServingsPrep: 20 min. Bake: 45 min. + cooling

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup plus 1/3 cup sugar, divided
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
5-1/2 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples (about 6 medium)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup sliced almonds

Directions

In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in flour and vanilla
until blended. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform
pan.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/4 cup sugar until fluffy.
Beat in egg and vanilla. Pour over crust. In another large bowl,
toss apples with cinnamon and remaining sugar. Spoon over cream
cheese layer.
Bake at 450° for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 400°; bake for 25
minutes. Sprinkle almonds over the top; bake 10-15 minutes longer or
until lightly browned and a toothpick inserted near the center comes

2 of 2

Apple Bavarian Torte (continued)

Directions (continued)

out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Remove sides of pan before slicing.
Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 16 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 slice equals 213 calories, 12 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 44 mg cholesterol, 87 mg sodium, 25 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.