Fruit & Cheese Torte
this is an absolutely delightful dessert, perfect for a dinner party or any special occasion where the whole family gathers together. it might look complex, but its deceptively simple to put together. and theres no baking involved! its a great make ahead dessert, so you can just whip it out after dinner...
Ingredients
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3 oz packages ladyfingers (savoiardi biscuits) 2
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8 oz packages cream cheese , softened . 1
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1 Cup sugar
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2 Teaspoons vanilla extract
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2 Teaspoons lemon juice
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1 Teaspoon lemon zest
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2 Cups whipping cream heavy
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1 can cherry filling / pie topping
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1 can mixed fruit (in sugar syrup)
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1 Teaspoon castor sugar
Cooking Instructions
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1
Drain the mixed fruit from the syrup, and set aside. reserve the syrup.
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2
Place the syrup in a flat dish.
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3
Dip the savoiardi biscuits in the syrup, and arrange around the rim and in the base of an un-greased 9-inch springform pan. (break the biscuits to squidge them into the edges, if needed).
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4
In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth. add lemon juice and peel. mix well.
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5
In a small bowl, beat the cream until it begins to thicken. add the castor sugar and remaining vanilla, beat until stiff peaks form.
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6
Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
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7
Spread half the cream cheese mixture over the soaked biscuit layer. top it with half the mixed fruit.
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8
Arrange another layer of syrup soaked savoiardi biscuits over the fruit. press it down gently to set in place.
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9
Place the remaining mixed fruit in a layer over the biscuits, and top it with the remaining cream cheese mixture. smooth the top.
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10
Spread the pie filling over the cheese layer. cover and refrigerate overnight.
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11
To serve, unspring the torte from the pan, and serve as you would a regular cake.
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