Wild Apple Almond Torte
Recipe Type: Dessert
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Ingredients
- Crust:
- 1/2 c. salted butter, softened 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/3 c. sugar 1 c. all-purpose unbleached flour
- Filling:
- 8 oz. neufchatel/cream cheese, softened
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp. almond or vanilla extract
- 1/4 c. sugar
- Topping:
- 4 medium sized apples, cored & sliced very thin
- 1/3 c. sugar
- 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/3 c. sliced or slivered almonds
Instructions
- Grease a 9” springform pan.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Crust:
- Process butter, sugar, & vanilla in a food processor.
- Add flour & pulse a few times.
- Press into greased pan, forming a 1” lip on the sides.
- Bake for 5 minutes. Remove & cool while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
- Filling:
- Combine sliced apples, sugar, & cinnamon in a bowl, toss to coat, & set aside. Process filling to a smooth consistency.
- Pour filling into crust & carefully spread apple slices overlapping in a spiral design. Reserve any remaining liquid in bottom of bowl.
- Sprinkle almonds over the top. Bake for 10 minutes, pour reserved liquid over the top Reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake for another 15-20 minutes
- Torte is done when apples are softened & filling is firm.
- Cool before serving.
