Cherry Cheese Torte Recipe

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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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Cherry Cheese Torte Recipe

Prep: 20 min. + chilling

Yield: 12 Servings

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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. Beat in lemon juice and peel.
In a 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. Refrigerate overnight. Yield: 12 servings.

Nutritional 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.

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