APPLE TORTE WITH CREAM CHEESE RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°. In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in flour and vanilla until blended. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/4 cup sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Pour over crust. In another large bowl, toss apples with cinnamon and remaining sugar. Spoon over cream cheese layer., Bake 10 minutes. Reduce oven setting to 400°; bake 25 minutes. Sprinkle almonds over top; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until lightly browned and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Remove sides of pan before slicing. Store in the refrigerator.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).Slice the apples using the Flex Food Processor attachment fitted with the thick slicing blade. Microwave the apples, covered, until very soft, about 8 minutes. DrainCombine the sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg (if using) in a small bowl. Set aside.In a clean food processor bowl, combine the flour and sugar, and pulse 2–3 times to combine. Cut the butter into quarters and place them into the bowl. Process for 10 seconds, scrape down the bowl, and continue processing for 20–30 seconds, or until mixture looks like wet sand. Place the crumbs onto the bottom and 1" (2.5 cm) up the sides of the 9" (23-cm) Springform Pan.For the filling, beat the cream cheese and sugar in a medium bowl using the Hand Mixer attachment and beaters until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla; beat on low speed until just blended. Pour the mixture into the crust.Toss the apple slices with the cinnamon sugar mixture. Arrange the apples over the cream cheese mixture and sprinkle with the almonds. Bake for 30 minutes.Cool completely on a cooling rack. If you’d like, sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.