Bavarian Apple Torte

Ingredients:

• 7-8 McIntosh apples, peeled, cored and sliced
• 1/4 c butter
• 1/2 + 1/3 c sugar
• 1 c flour
• 2 t vanilla
• 1 egg
• 1 t cinnamon
• 1 8oz package cream cheese, room temperature
• sliced almonds (optional)

Filling: Cream cream cheese. Add 1/4 c sugar, egg and remaining t of vanilla. Mix until smooth, spread evenly over base in pan.

Topping: Mix together sliced apples, 1/3 c sugar and 1 t cinnamon. Spread evenly over filling. sprinkle with slivered almonds if desired.

Bake for 15 minutes at 425. Reduce heat to 375 and bake for 25 more minutes.

Servings: 16
Time to Prepare: About an hour total
Nutritional Information: I have no idea

Submitted By: Betsy
Original Source: A friend gave it to me 23 years ago

Comments:
This is a go-to recipe for me. It's pretty and it's always really good. If you use the wrong kind of apple the cheesecake layer can become grainy, so make sure to use a good baking apple if you want to use something other than McIntosh. The McIntosh always turn out just perfect.