Cherry Torte Recipe

Name: Cherry Torte
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup butter-flavored shortening; 1 to 2 tablespoons cold water; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cans (21 ounces each) cherry pie filling; 3/4 teaspoon almond extract; 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed; 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Servings: persons

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup butter-flavored shortening
1 to 2 tablespoons cold water
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cans (21 ounces each) cherry pie filling
3/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1/2 cup chopped pecans

1
In a small bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add enough water to shape dough into a ball.
2
On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to fit a 12-in. pizza pan. Flute edges; prick bottom and sides with a fork. Bake at 425u00b0 for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned; remove from the oven. Reduce heat to 350u00b0.
3
In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, eggs and vanilla until smooth; spread over crust. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until center is set. Cool completely on a wire rack.
4
Combine pie filling and almond extract; spoon over the cream cheese layer. Spread whipped topping over filling. Chill until ready to serve. Sprinkle with pecans.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 3/4 cup butter-flavored shortening, 1 to 2 tablespoons cold water, and more.

Yes, Cherry Torte falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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