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Dessert WEB

Apple Bavarin Torte (★★★★)

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A classic European torte baked in a springform pan. Cream cheese, sliced almonds, and apples make this the perfect holiday treat (12 servings).

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup butter
1/3 cup white sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1/4 cup white sugar
1 egg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 apples - peeled, cored, and sliced
1/3 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup sliced almonds

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 450 ° F (230 ° C).
  2. Cream together butter, sugar, vanilla, and flour.
  3. Press crust mixture into the flat bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Set aside.
  4. In a medium bowl, blend cream cheese and sugar. Beat in egg and vanilla. Pour cheese mixture over crust
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  5. Toss apples with sugar and cinnamon. Spread apple mixture over all.
  6. Bake for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 400 ° F (200 °C) and continue baking for 25 minutes.
  7. Sprinkle almonds over top of torte. Continue baking until lightly browned. Cool before removing from pan.

    REVIEWS

    ★★★★★

    I loved the buttery taste of the crust which complements the apples very nicely.
    --------Reviewed on Sep. 22, 2010 by MMASON.

    ★★★★★
    Nothing special. I like the crust, but there was a little too much of it for my taste, and I liked the filling but there was too little of it. I thought the crunchy apples combined with the sliced almonds detracted from the overall flavor.
    -----Reviewed on Sep. 1, 2010 by GLENDACHEF.

    ★★★★★
    Delicious!! I recommend microwaving the apples for 3 minutes before baking, to soften them. Great dessert - I'll be making it again for the holidays.
    --------Reviewedon August 28, 2010 by BBABS.