Cherry Cream Torte

* Exported from MasterCook *

Cherry Cream Torte

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

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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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.





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