PHILLY Bavarian Apple Torte

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Description

Easy to prepare and absolutely delicious, this is a rich dessert perfect for special occasions.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar, divided
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 (250 g) package PHILADELPHIA Brick Cream Cheese, softened
  • 1 egg
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 4 each Granny Smith or Golden Delicious apples, peeled, sliced
  • ¼ cup sliced almonds

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 425 degrees F. Beat butter and 1/3 cup of the sugar in small bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add flour; mix well. Spread onto bottom and 1 inch up side of 9-inch springform pan.
  2. Beat cream cheese and 1/3 cup of the remaining sugar in same bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add egg and vanilla; mix well. Spread evenly over crust. Combine remaining 1/3 cup sugar and the cinnamon. Add to apples in large bowl; toss to coat. Spoon over cream cheese layer; sprinkle with almonds.
  3. Bake 10 min. Reduce temperature to 375 degrees F; continue baking 25 min. or until centre is set. Cool on wire rack. Loosen torte from rim of pan. Cover and refrigerate 3 hours before serving. Store any leftovers in refrigerator.

Prep Time: 30 mins

Cook Time: 35 mins

Total Time: 4 hrs 5 mins

Servings: 12

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