CHERRY CHEESE TORTE

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We always feel special when Mom brings out this delightful dessert, whether it's for a Sunday dinner or a holiday meal. You can't help but impress people when you set this lovely torte in front of them. -Lisa Radelet, Boulder, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 packages (3 ounces each) ladyfingers
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup plus 1 teaspoon sugar, divided
2 teaspoon vanilla extract, divided
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 can (21 ounces) cherry or blueberry pie filling

Steps:

Place a layer of ladyfingers on the bottom and around the sides of an ungreased 9-in. springform pan. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, 1 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla until smooth. Beat in lemon juice and zest. In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add remaining sugar and vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form. Fold into cream cheese mixture. Spread half over crust. , Arrange remaining ladyfingers in a spoke pattern over top. Evenly spread with the remaining cream cheese mixture. Top with pie filling. Refrigerate overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353 calories, Fat 22g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 101mg cholesterol, Sodium 91mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.