AUTUMN APPLE TORTE

Autumn Apple Torte image

During apple season, I always look forward to making this yummy torte. It has a cream cheese layer and apples galore. -Margaret Wilson, San Bernardino, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar, divided
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 large egg, room temperature, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups thinly sliced, peeled Granny Smith apples (about 2 medium)
2 cups thinly sliced, peeled Cortland apples (about 2 medium)
1/4 cup cinnamon sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons 2% milk
2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

Preheat oven to 450°. In a small bowl, cream butter and 1/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in vanilla. Gradually beat in flour. Press onto bottom and 1 in. up sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and remaining sugar until smooth. Add egg and almond extract; beat on low speed just until blended. Pour into crust., Place apples in a large bowl. Mix cinnamon sugar and nutmeg; add to apples and toss to coat. Arrange over cream cheese mixture. Bake 5 minutes. , Reduce oven setting to 400°. Bake until apples are tender, 30-35 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack., Remove rim from pan. In a small bowl, mix confectioners' sugar and milk until smooth. Drizzle over torte; sprinkle with almonds. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 136mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.