*  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
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   6      oz            Lady fingers (2 pkg)
   2      tb            White grape or apple juice
   8      oz            Cream cheese -- softened
     2/3  c             Sugar
   1      ts            Almond extract -- divided
   2      c             Whipping cream -- whipped
  21      oz            Cherry pie filling
                        Toasted almonds
                        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 ts 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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