Bavarian Apple Torte Recipe

Ingredients for Bavarian Apple Torte

• Unsalted Butter
• Sugar
• Pure Vanilla Extract
• Flour
• Cream Cheese
• Almond Extract
• Egg
• 4-5 medium apples (about 4 cups)
• Cinnamon
• Fresh Nutmeg
• Toasted Sliced Almonds

How to Make Bavarian Apple Torte

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Grease a 9-inch pie pan with Crisco.
3. In a medium bowl, cream together 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
4. Gradually add 1 cup all-purpose flour, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Press the dough evenly into the bottom and up the sides of the prepared pie pan.
6. In a separate bowl, beat together 8 ounces cream cheese (softened), 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, and 1/4 teaspoon pure almond extract until smooth and creamy.
7. Beat in 1 large egg until well combined.
8. Pour the cream cheese mixture into the prepared crust.
9. Peel, core, and thinly slice 4-5 medium apples (about 4 cups).
10. Arrange the apple slices over the cream cheese filling.
11. In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg.
12. Sprinkle the sugar mixture evenly over the apples.
13. Top with 1/2 cup sliced toasted almonds.
14. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is set. If the crust browns too quickly, cover the edges with aluminum foil.
15. Let cool completely on a wire rack before refrigerating for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
16. Serve chilled and enjoy!