Pineapple Breeze Torte

Name: Pineapple Breeze Torte
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Ingredients: 3 packages (3 ounces each) soft ladyfingers, split; FILLING:; 1 package (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese; 3 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1/3 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed; TOPPING:; 1/3 cup sugar; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained

This lovely torte features ladyfingers, a creamy filling and a crushed pineapple topping. It's a special treat for my large family and a must at Christmas. —Barbara Joyner, Franklin, Virginia

Ingredients

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

Directions

Line bottom and sides of an ungreased 9-in. springform pan with ladyfinger halves; reserve remaining ladyfingers for layering.
Beat cream cheeses, sugar and vanilla until smooth; fold in whipped topping. Spread half of the mixture over bottom ladyfingers. Layer with remaining ladyfingers, overlapping as needed. Spread with remaining filling. Refrigerate, covered, while preparing topping.
In a small saucepan, mix sugar and cornstarch; stir in pineapple. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Cool completely.
Spread topping gently over torte. Refrigerate, covered, until set, at least 4 hours. Remove rim from pan.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 243 calories, 7g fat (5g saturated fat), 87mg cholesterol, 156mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1-1/2 fat, 1/2 fruit.

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

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inavt

Jan 6, 2010

nice and creame
happytobe77

Apr 30, 2009

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
Grace zip60563

Apr 1, 2009

sounds delicious, a must make for easter. grace