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 mixture into the flat bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Set aside.
4. Blend cream cheese and sugar. Beat in egg and vanilla. Pour over crust.
5. Toss apples with sugar and cinnamon, spread over cream layer.
6. Bake 10 minutes, reduce heat to 400° F (200° C) and bake 25 minutes.
7. Sprinkle almonds on top; bake until lightly browned. Cool before removing.