Hands-on Project 12-3

Apple Bavarian Torte

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 into springform pan.
4. Mix cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla.
5. Spread apples with sugar and cinnamon over mixture.
6. Bake and finish with almonds.