Pineapple Breeze Torte Recipe

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This lovely, torte from Barbara Joyner of Franklin, Virginia features lady fingers, a creamy filling and a crushed pineapple topping that would be great for the holidays. “It's a special treat for my large family, and a must at Christmas and Easter,” she relates.

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Pineapple Breeze Torte Recipe
  • Prep: 35 min. + chilling
  • Yield: 12 Servings
30 5 35

Ingredients

  • 1 package (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese
  • 1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed
  • 3 packages (3 ounces each) ladyfingers, split
  • TOPPING:
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained

Directions

  • In a large bowl, beat the cream cheeses, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Arrange ladyfingers on the bottom and around the edge of an ungreased 9-in. springform pan. Spread bottom layer evenly with half of cream cheese mixture. Top with remaining ladyfingers (ladyfingers may overlap); spread with remaining filling. Cover and refrigerate.
  • In a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in pineapple. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Cool to room temperature; gently spread over torte. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set. Remove sides of pan. Yield: 12 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 slice equals 243 calories, 7 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 87 mg cholesterol, 156 mg sodium, 39 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 6 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1-1/2 fat, 1/2 fruit.

Originally published as Pineapple Breeze Torte in Light & Tasty December/January 2007, p50

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Reviewed on Jan. 06, 2010 by inavt

nice and creame


Reviewed on Apr. 30, 2009 by happytobe77

I made this wonderful torte, but what I did was I used a can of lemon pie filling and it turn out great.

Paulette zip code 53916


Reviewed on Apr. 01, 2009 by Grace zip60563

sounds delicious, a must make for easter. grace

 
 
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