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Lemon Sorbet Torte

Oohs and ahs are sure to be the reaction when you bring this elegant torte to the table. It all starts with the unique almond and cinnamon-flavored crust topped with a layer of strawberry jam, then filled with prepared lemon sorbet. The torte is served with a rhubarb-strawberry sauce and additional fresh strawberries. Sarah Bradley of Athens, Texas gets the credit for creating this impressive dess

12 ServingsPrep: 30 min. + freezing

Ingredients

3 cups slivered almonds, toasted
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
5 tablespoons butter, melted
1/3 cup seedless strawberry jam
3 pints lemon sorbet, softened
STRAWBERRY-RHUBARB SAUCE:
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
2-1/2 cups sliced fresh or frozen rhubarb
2-1/2 cups frozen unsweetened strawberries, partially thawed and sliced
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pint fresh strawberries, sliced

Directions

Place the almonds, sugar and cinnamon in a food processor; cover and
process until finely chopped. Stir in the butter. Press onto the
bottom and 2 in. up the sides of an ungreased 9-in. springform pan.
Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or
until lightly browned. Cool completely on a wire rack.
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt jam; spread over bottom of
crust. Top with sorbet. Freeze until firm.

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Lemon Sorbet Torte (continued)

Directions (continued)

Meanwhile, for sauce, combine sugar and water in a large saucepan.
Bring to a boil. Add rhubarb; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover
and simmer for 5-8 minutes or until rhubarb is tender. Add thawed
strawberries; bring to a boil. Remove from the heat; cool to room
temperature. Stir in vanilla. Cool sauce; refrigerate until chilled.
Just before serving, remove sides of springform pan. Spoon 1/2 cup
sauce onto center of torte; top with fresh strawberries. Serve with
remaining sauce. Yield: 12 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 slice) equals 429 calories, 19 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 13 mg cholesterol, 56 mg sodium, 64 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 6 g protein.

Wine: Sweet White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a sweet white wine such as Moscato or a sweet Riesling.