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Bavarian Apple Torte Recipe

This award-winning Bavarian Apple Torte recipe is incredibly easy to make, yet delivers an elegant and unforgettable dessert experience. A blue-ribbon winner at a church harvest festival, this recipe boasts a buttery, flaky crust, creamy cream cheese filling, and perfectly spiced apple layers, topped with crunchy toasted almonds. Skip the tedious apple prep until the very end for a streamlined baking process. Perfect for potlucks, holidays, or any special occasion!

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 80 mins
Calories 416.9 kcal
Protein 13g
Rating 4.5 (6 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Bavarian Apple Torte

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • 2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • 1/4 teaspoon pure almond extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 4-5 medium apples (about 4 cups)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup sliced toasted almonds
  • Crisco (for greasing pie pan)

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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!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

96g

Fat

70g

Carbs

13g

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