Shelly's Recipe

CHERRY CREAM TORTE

Category: Tortes

2 (3 oz) pkg lady fingers
2 tbsp white grape or apple juice
1 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese, softened
2/3 cup sugar
1 tsp almond extract, divided
2 cups whipping cream, whipped
1 (21 oz) can cherry pie filling
Toasted sliced almonds
Additional whipped cream, optional

Split lady fingers lengthwise; brush with juice. Place a layer of lady fingers around the sides and on the bottom of a lightly greased 9 inch springform pan.

In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth; add sugar and 1/2 tsp. 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. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. To serve, remove sides of pan. Garnish with almonds and whipped cream if desired. Serves 16-18