Ingredients for Hidden Berry Cream Cheese Torte
- All Purpose Flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Unsalted Butter
- Egg Yolks
- Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup seedless berry jam (raspberry, strawberry, or mixed berry)
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 16 ounces small-curd cottage cheese, drained
- Ground Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
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How to Make Hidden Berry Cream Cheese Torte
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch springform pan.
- Make the crust: In a food processor, combine 2 1/2 cups flour, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Pulse to combine.
- Add 1 cup (2 sticks) chilled, cubed butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1 large egg yolk and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- With the food processor running, slowly add the egg yolk mixture and pulse just until the dough comes together in clumps. Do not overmix.
- Press the dough into the prepared pan, ensuring it goes about 1 inch up the sides. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Line the crust with a piece of buttered foil, fill with 1 cup dried beans or pie weights, and bake for 20 minutes.
- Carefully remove the foil and weights and bake for another 5 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- Reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).
- Spread 1 cup berry jam evenly over the bottom of the warm crust.
- Make the filling: In a food processor, combine 16 ounces softened cream cheese, 16 ounces drained cottage cheese, 1 cup sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg.
- Process for 2 minutes until smooth. With the machine running, add 2 large eggs one at a time and process for another minute.
- Pour the filling over the jam layer.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until the filling is set and no longer jiggles.
- Let the torte cool completely in the pan before running a knife around the edges and releasing the sides of the springform pan.
- If desired, carefully trim any excess crust and dust the top with powdered sugar before serving.
- Chill slightly before serving.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
16 g
Sugar
158g
Fat
92g
Carbs
21g
