APPLE BAVARIAN TORTE

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A cookie-like crust holds the sensational filling of cream cheese, apples and almonds. This comforting apple torte will be welcomed addition to a bake sale or potluck. -Sheila Swift, Dobson, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup plus 1/3 cup sugar, divided
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
5-1/2 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples (about 6 medium)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

Preheat oven to 450°. In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in flour and vanilla until blended. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/4 cup sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Pour over crust. In another large bowl, toss apples with cinnamon and remaining sugar. Spoon over cream cheese layer., Bake 10 minutes. Reduce oven setting to 400°; bake 25 minutes. Sprinkle almonds over top; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until lightly browned and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Remove sides of pan before slicing. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 87mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.