Makes 9 inch torte (use a spring pan)
- Crust:
- 1 1/2 sticks – butter, softened
- 6 Tbsp – sugar
- 1/2 tsp – vanilla or almond flavoring
- 1 1/2 cup – flour
- Filling:
- 12 oz – cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup – sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp – lemon rind
- Topping:
- 1 quart – baking apples, peeled, sliced
- 1/4 cup – sugar
- 1 tsp – cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp – nutmeg
- 6 Tbsp – slivered or sliced almonds
Crust: Cream margarine and sugar. Add flavoring and flour. Pat onto bottom and 1 inch up the sides of 9 inch springform pan. Chill while making the filling.
Filling: Combine cream cheese, sugar, egg and lemon rind. Spread over crust.
Topping: Combine apples, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Arrange on top of cheese mixture. Sprinkle with almonds.
Bake at 425°F for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 375°F and bake 35 minutes longer. (I put a baking sheet under the rack that has the spring pan, as there are usually some drippings). Cool completely before serving.