CHERRY TORTE

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Cherry Torte image

As a pastor's wife, I am invited to many good dinners and get the chance to collect lots of recipes. This dessert comes from a cookbook put together years ago by my home church in Arkansas.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

  • 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. , 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 425° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned; remove from the oven. Reduce heat to 350°. , 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. , 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.

Nutrition Facts :

King safi
safi20@gmail.com

This torte is a lot of work, but it's worth it. It's absolutely delicious!


Oluwatobi Olorunsola
o29@hotmail.com

I followed the recipe exactly, but my torte didn't turn out as good as I expected. I think I might have overcooked it.


Filip Sunny
f30@gmail.com

This torte is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good.


Hmsayem Ahmed
ahmed.h@gmail.com

This torte is beautiful and delicious. It's perfect for a special occasion.


Alex Kiboma
a-k61@gmail.com

I'm not a big fan of cherries, but I really enjoyed this torte. The almond flavor really balances out the tartness of the cherries.


Maci Patterson
macipatterson83@yahoo.com

This torte is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort.


Salman Opredai
o68@gmail.com

I love the combination of cherries and almonds in this torte. It's a perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Bayli Lou
lou.bayli46@hotmail.co.uk

This torte is so delicious and elegant. It's perfect for a special occasion.


Denis Harerimaana
d_harerimaana@gmail.com

I've made this torte several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Mohammad A Ramadan
r-m31@aol.com

This is my new favorite torte recipe. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Monseratt Vazquez
v-monseratt@gmail.com

I made this torte for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Faridah Audu
audufaridah27@yahoo.com

This torte is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's a real showstopper.


Izabela Angelovska
angelovska-izabela@gmail.com

I'm not a big fan of cherries, but I loved this torte. The almond flavor really balances out the tartness of the cherries.


Mumbela Nchabi
m@hotmail.fr

This torte is beautiful and delicious. It's perfect for special occasions.


Lucy Martin
lucy-martin70@gmail.com

I love the fact that this torte can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights.


Huzairjan Huzairjan
huzairjanh80@yahoo.com

This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. I will definitely be making this torte again.


thembelihle matiwane
m80@yahoo.com

I made this torte for my family and they raved about it. It was a big hit!


Audrey Dukes
a-dukes@aol.com

This cherry torte is absolutely delicious! The crust is flaky and buttery, and the filling is sweet and tart. I love the combination of cherries and almonds.