Cherry Cheese Torte Recipe

Cherry Cheese Torte Recipe
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100% would make again

We always feel special when Mom brings out this delightful dessert, whether it's for a Sunday dinner or a holiday meal. You can't help but impress people when you set this lovely torte in front of them. -Lisa Radelet, Boulder, Colorado

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  • 12 Servings
  • Prep: 20 min. + chilling

Ingredients

  • 2 packages (3 ounces each) ladyfingers
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup plus 1 teaspoon sugar, divided
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract, divided
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 can (21 ounces) cherry or blueberry pie filling

Directions

  • Place a layer of ladyfingers on the bottom and around the sides of an ungreased 9-in. springform pan. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, 1 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla until smooth. Add lemon juice and peel.
  • In small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add remaining sugar and vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form. Fold into cream cheese mixture. Spread half over crust.
  • Arrange remaining ladyfingers in a spoke pattern over top. Evenly spread with the remaining cream cheese mixture. Top with pie filling. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan just before serving. Yield: 12 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 piece) equals 353 calories, 22 g fat (14 g saturated fat), 101 mg cholesterol, 91 mg sodium, 37 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 3 g protein.

Cherry Cheese Torte published in Taste of Home October/November 2002, p37

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Cherry Cheese Torte Recipe

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Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2009 by aaldape

A fabulous desert!

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