*  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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