Recipe of Cherry Cream Torte - Food Recipes

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Cherry Cream Torte

Recipe By : TASTE OF HOME DEC/JAN 1996
Serving Size : 16
Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Desserts Holiday

Ingredients - Preparation Method:

2 3 ounces pac each lady fingers 2 Tablespoons white grape or apple juice 8 ounces cream cheese -- softened 2/3 cup sugar 1 teaspoon almond extract -- divided 2 cups whipping cream -- whipped 21 ounces cherry pie filling toasted almonds and additional cream -- optional Split lady fingers lengthwise; brush with juice. Place a layer of lady fingers around the sides and over the bottom of a lightly greased 9" springform pan. In a mixing 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 lady fingers 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. Chill for at least 2 hours. To serve, remove sides of pan. Garnish with almonds and whipped cream if desired. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -