Apple Cream Cheese Tort
Source of Recipe
billk54
List of Ingredients
Crust:
1/2 cup butter
1/3 cup sugar
1 cup flour
1/4 tsp. vanilla
Filling:
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
6 cups peeled and sliced tart apples
1/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/4 cup slivered almonds
Recipe
Directions for the Crust: Cream together the butter, sugar and vanilla. Blend in the flour. Pat dough into the bottom and 1" up the sides of a 10" spring-form pan.
Directions for the Filling: Combine the cream cheese and 1/4 cup of sugar. Add the egg and vanilla and beat until smooth. Pour into the pan.
In a large bowl, combine the 1/3 cup of sugar and the cinnamon. Add the apples and toss to coat. Arrange the apples over the cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle with the almonds.
Bake for 10 minutes in a pre-heated 450 degree F oven. Reduce the heat to 400 degree F and bake for an additional 35 minutes or until the apples are tender.
Optional: Serve with a dollop of fresh whipped cream on top and a dash of nutmeg.
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