Best 10 Old Fashioned Cherry Torte Recipes

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Indulge in the timeless classic of Old-Fashioned Cherry Torte, a delectable dessert that embodies the charm of traditional baking. This scrumptious torte features a buttery, flaky crust encasing a luscious filling of sweet cherries, delicately spiced with hints of cinnamon and nutmeg. Topped with a golden streusel crumble, each bite offers a symphony of textures and flavors that will transport you back in time. Alongside the classic Cherry Torte recipe, discover variations that cater to diverse preferences: embark on a culinary adventure with the Sour Cherry Torte, where tart cherries lend a delightful tang, or explore the unique flavors of the Chocolate Cherry Torte, where rich chocolate and juicy cherries unite in perfect harmony. Each recipe is meticulously crafted to ensure a perfect balance of flavors and textures, promising an unforgettable dessert experience.

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CHERRY TORTE



Cherry Torte image

This is my dad's favorite dessert. My grandma used to make it for her family. Whenever we'd have it at their house my grandpa would eat the cherries for me. Now dad does. Lately though I've split the recipe into two dishes and made one with the cherries and one with just a little of the filling for my nephew and I.

Provided by Jenny Unternahrer

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 can(s) cherry pie filling
1 c powdered sugar
8 oz cream cheese
1 pkg dream whip
1/2 c milk
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
10 whole graham crackers
6 Tbsp butter, melted

Steps:

  • 1. Visit my blog for step by step photos of the recipe! http://www.inthekitchenwithjenny.com/2010/06/cherry-torte.html

OLD-FASHIONED CHERRY TORTE



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When my mom was a little girl, my great-grandma Alice would make this easy dessert. The torte, with its sweet-salty combination of cherries, meringue and a saltine crust is still a favorite today. -Danielle Brandt, Ruthton, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup crushed saltines
1/2 cup butter, melted
4 egg whites
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup sugar
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
1-3/4 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped

Steps:

  • Combine cracker crumbs and butter; press onto the bottom of a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish., In a large bowl, beat the egg whites, vinegar and vanilla on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Spread meringue evenly over crust. Bake at 400° for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack., Spread pie filling over meringue. Top with whipped cream. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 153mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

THE BEST UNBAKED CHERRY CHEESECAKE EVER



The Best Unbaked Cherry Cheesecake Ever image

Light and fluffy unbaked cheesecake. Very fast and easy to make. Husband refuses to eat baked cheesecake after eating this!

Provided by LuCynda

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cheesecake Recipes     No-Bake Cheesecake Recipes

Time 2h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ¼ cups graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup margarine, softened
¼ cup sugar
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup heavy cream, whipped
1 (12.5 ounce) can cherry pie filling (or other filling of your choice)

Steps:

  • Mix together graham cracker crumbs, margarine, and sugar in a bowl until well incorporated and crumbly. Press into a pie plate, going up the sides as much as possible.
  • Beat together the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla in a bowl until smooth and spreadable. Whisk whipped cream into cream cheese mixture until smooth. Pour cream cheese into prepared crust. Smooth the top with a spatula, and refrigerate until firm, about 2 to 3 hours. Spread the cherry pie filling over the top, and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.8 calories, Carbohydrate 30.7 g, Cholesterol 47.7 mg, Fat 18.5 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 165 mg, Sugar 17.3 g

OPAL'S CHERRY DELIGHT



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Cherry refrigerated cheesecake. Delicious and simple. Very quick, simple to make with no special ingredients!

Provided by NancyJo922

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cheesecake Recipes     No-Bake Cheesecake Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 7

20 graham crackers, finely crushed
½ cup confectioners' sugar
¼ cup butter, melted
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature
1 (8 ounce) container whipped topping (such as Cool Whip®)
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 (12 ounce) can cherry pie filling

Steps:

  • Mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, and butter together in a bowl; press into a 9x9-inch pan.
  • Whisk cream cheese, whipped topping, and 1 cup confectioners' sugar together in a bowl until smooth; spread over graham cracker crust. Pour cherry pie filling over cream cheese mixture layer. Refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393.4 calories, Carbohydrate 48.4 g, Cholesterol 40.9 mg, Fat 21.3 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 14.4 g, Sodium 225.2 mg, Sugar 29.6 g

CHERRY OLD-FASHIONED



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     beverage

Time 5m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 ounces bourbon
1 ounce amarena or maraschino cherry juice
4 dashes Angostura bitters
2 orange slices, for garnish
2 amarena cherries, for garnish

Steps:

  • Divide the bourbon, cherry juice and bitters between 2 rocks glasses and stir. Add some ice and garnish with an orange slice and a cherry. Serve immediately.

CHERRY OATMEAL CRISP DESSERT



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A buttery oatmeal topping baked over a pie filling makes an easy, impressive dessert.-Lise Thomson, Magrath, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup old-fashioned oats
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
Whipped cream or ice cream, optional

Steps:

  • Spread pie filling into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. In a bowl, combine the next six ingredients. Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs; sprinkle over filling. Bake at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with whipped cream or ice cream if desired.

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OLD FASHIONED CHERRY NUT CAKE



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Make and share this Old Fashioned Cherry Nut Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Emjay99

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup walnuts, chunky pieces not crumbs
1 cup maraschino cherry, well drained on a paper towel and halved
2 1/2 cups self-rising flour, remove 2 tablespoons to use to coat the walnuts and cherries
1 1/4 cups sugar
3/4 cup margarine, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
3 large eggs, at room temperature
1/2 cup light sour cream, room temperature
1/2 cup buttermilk, room temperature

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a small bowl or container, mix together granulated sugar and ground cinnamon and set aside.
  • In another small bowl mix together the walnuts, cherries and 2 tablespoons of flour to coat. This will prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the cake. Set aside.
  • Cream together the sugar and margarine.
  • Beat in vanilla and almond extracts and eggs, one at a time.
  • Beat in sour cream and buttermilk.
  • Sift together: flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt, and add to wet ingredients.
  • Fold in the nuts and cherries.
  • Spray the bundt pan heavily with Pam and sprinkle evenly with sugar/cinnamon mixture.
  • Pour in the batter.
  • Bake for 27 to 35 minutes on middle rack, until toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean.
  • Cool 10 minutes in pans before removing to wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.9, Fat 15.2, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 42.5, Sodium 374.2, Carbohydrate 33.9, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 17.9, Protein 4.8

CHERRY-COCONUT CHOCOLATE TORTE



Cherry-Coconut Chocolate Torte image

This torte reminds me of two favorite treats: chocolate covered cherries and old-fashioned Cherry Mash candy bars. -Dian Hicks Carlson, Omaha, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
CHERRY LAYER:
4 jars (10 ounces each) maraschino cherries
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
COCONUT LAYER:
1 package (14 ounces) sweetened shredded coconut
1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
CHOCOLATE GANACHE:
12 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat sugar, eggs and vanilla until blended. Beat in melted butter. In a small bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, salt and baking powder; gradually add to batter and mix well., Spread into a greased 9-in. springform pan. Bake 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack., Drain cherries, reserving 1/2 cup juice. Arrange cherries evenly around top edge of brownie; place remaining cherries over top. In a large bowl, beat confectioners' sugar, butter and reserved cherry juice until creamy. Spread evenly over cherries., In a large bowl, combine coconut and milk. Sprinkle over cherry layer, carefully smoothing down near edges and pressing gently to form an even layer., Place chocolate in a large bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate. Let stand 5 minutes; whisk until smooth. Pour over coconut layer. Refrigerate until set. Loosen sides of pan with a knife. Remove rim from pan. Sprinkle with walnuts.

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EASY CHERRY DELIGHT DESSERT (NO-BAKE)



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This is a really great dessert, plan ahead this needs to chill for a minimum of 3 hours or overnight is even better.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 3/4 cups crushed graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup melted butter
2 cups whipped dream whipped topping (1 envelope)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (28 ounce) can cherry pie filling

Steps:

  • Prepare a 9 x 9" baking pan.
  • In a bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter and 1 tbsp sugar; spread on bottom of prepared baking pan to form a crust.
  • Mix the Dream Whip topping according to directions on the package, then beat in the softened cream cheese into the Dream Whip a little at a time.
  • Add the remaining sugar and vanilla until well blended.
  • Smooth on top of the crust.
  • Top with the cherry pie filling.
  • Chill at least 3 hours (overnight is even better) if storing in the fridge overnight, cover with plastic wrap.

CHERRY DELIGHT DESSERT



Cherry Delight Dessert image

This smooth and creamy cheesecake-like treat is light, sweet and pretty, too. Convenience products make it quick and easy to prepare. "My husband also likes this dessert when I substitute blueberry pie filling," notes Lanae Powell of McPherson, Kansas.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
FILLING:
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup whipped topping
1 cup cherry pie filling

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, confectioners' sugar and butter. Press onto the bottom of an 8x4-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. , In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth; fold in whipped topping. Spread over crust. Spoon pie filling over top. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calories, Fat 12g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 145mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Tips:

  • Prepare the Crust in Advance: Making the crust ahead of time allows it to chill and firm up properly, resulting in a flakier and more flavorful crust. Aim to prepare the dough at least 30 minutes before assembling the torte.
  • Use Fresh Cherries: Fresh cherries deliver the best flavor and texture to the torte. If using frozen cherries, thaw them completely and drain off any excess liquid before using.
  • Pit the Cherries: Take the time to remove the pits from the cherries before adding them to the filling. This ensures a smooth and enjoyable eating experience.
  • Simmer the Cherry Filling: Simmering the cherries in a saucepan helps release their natural juices and flavors. This creates a rich and flavorful filling that complements the buttery crust perfectly.
  • Let the Torte Cool Before Serving: Allow the torte to cool completely before slicing and serving. This helps the filling set and prevents it from becoming runny.

Conclusion:

This classic cherry torte is a delightful dessert that combines a flaky crust with a sweet and tangy cherry filling. With its simple ingredients and straightforward preparation, this torte is a perfect treat for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply craving a homemade dessert, this old-fashioned cherry torte is sure to impress. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's bake!

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