CHERRY CREAM TORTE

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When you set this gorgeous dessert on the table, your guests will sing your praises. You're the only one who has to know how simple it is to prepare. -Mary Anne McWhirter, Pearland, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 16-18 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 packages (3 ounces each) ladyfingers
2 tablespoons white grape or apple juice
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract, divided
2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
Toasted sliced almonds and additional whipped cream, optional

Steps:

Split ladyfingers lengthwise; brush with juice. Place a layer of ladyfingers around the sides and over the bottom of a lightly greased 9-in. springform pan. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth; add sugar and 1/2 teaspoon extract. Beat on medium for 1 minute. Fold in whipped cream. Spread half over crust. , Arrange remaining ladyfingers in a spoke-like fashion. Spread evenly with the remaining cream cheese mixture. Cover and chill overnight. , Combine the pie filling and remaining extract; spread over the cream cheese layer. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. to serve, remove sides of pan. Garnish with almonds and whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 60mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.