Easy Apple Torte

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Advanced
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A rustic, buttery cake with a creamy filling and sweet cinnamon-spiced apples.
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Easy Apple Torte

Author: chefs-mate Cooking Method: Cuisine: Courses:
Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4 Calories: 1585.0

Description

This Easy Apple Torte is a delightful no-fuss dessert that combines a tender buttery crust with a rich cream cheese filling. The star of the show is the topping of fresh apples tossed in cinnamon sugar, which bake into a soft, caramelized layer. Slivered almonds add a delightful crunch and nutty flavor that pairs perfectly with the sweet fruit. This cake is moist, comforting, and incredibly simple to assemble, making it perfect for autumn gatherings, family dinners, or an afternoon coffee treat. Serve it chilled with a dollop of whipped cream for a restaurant-quality finish at home.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 440&# 194;°F (225ðC).
  2. In a bowl, cream together the softened butter, 1/3 cup sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla until smooth.
  3. Blend in the all-purpose flour until a dough forms.
  4. Press the dough evenly onto the bottom and slightly up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan.
  5. In a separate bowl, combine the cream cheese, 1/3 cup sugar, egg, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Beat until smooth and creamy.
  6. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the pastry lining in the pan.
  7. In another bowl, toss the diced peeled apples with the remaining 1/3 cup sugar and the cinnamon until well coated.
  8. Arrange the cinnamon-sugar apples evenly over the cream cheese filling.
  9. Sprinkle the slivered almonds evenly over the top of the apples.
  10. Bake for 10 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 400ðF (200ðC).
  11. Continue baking for 25 minutes longer, until the crust is golden and the filling is set.
  12. Allow the torte to cool completely in the pan before removing the rim.
  13. Refrigerate until chilled, then garnish with whipped cream if desired before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1585.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 102.3g158%
Saturated Fat 58.4g292%
Cholesterol 285.1mg96%
Sodium 854.7mg36%
Total Carbohydrate 149.9g50%
Dietary Fiber 9.9g40%
Sugars 88.7g
Protein 23.7g48%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: apple, torte, cake, cream cheese, cinnamon, almonds, baking, dessert, easy, fall, autumn, fruit, pastry, springform, chilled, whipped cream, rustic, comfort food
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