Apple Bavarian Torte(★★★★)

A classic European torte baked in a springform pan. Cream cheese, sliced almonds, and apples make this the perfect holiday treat (12 servings).

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup butter
1/3 cup white sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1/4 cup white sugar
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 apples - peeled, cored, and sliced
1/3 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup sliced almonds

DIRECTIONS

• Preheat oven to 450 ° F (230 ° C).
• Cream together butter, sugar, vanilla, and flour.
• Press crust mixture into the flat bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Set aside.
• In a medium bowl, blend cream cheese and sugar. Beat in egg and vanilla. Pour cheese mixture over crust.
• Toss apples with sugar and cinnamon. Spread apple mixture over all.
• Bake for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 400 ° F (200 ° C) and continue baking for 25 minutes.
• Sprinkle almonds over top of torte. Continue baking until lightly browned. Cool before removing from pan.

REVIEWS

★★★★ ★

I loved the buttery taste of the crust which complements the apples very nicely.

Reviewed on Sep. 22, 2010 by MASON.
★★ ★ ★ ★

Nothing special. I like the crust, but there was a little too much of it for my taste, and I liked the filling but there was too little of it. I thought the crunchy apples combined with the sliced almonds detracted from the overall flavor.

Reviewed on Sep. 1, 2010 by GLENDACHEF.
★★★★★

Delicious!! I recommend microwaving the apples for 3 minutes before baking, to soften them. Great dessert - I'll be making it again for the holidays.

Reviewed on August 28, 2010 by BBABS.