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West Virginia
April 23, 2025
The Pineapple Cheese Torte is a delightful and refreshing dessert that perfectly captures the essence of summer. With its light and creamy filling, this torte combines the richness of cream cheese with the tropical tang of pineapple, making it an ideal treat for warm days. Whether enjoyed at a summer picnic, a family gathering, or simply as a sweet treat on a hot day, the Pineapple Cheese Torte is a refreshing way to celebrate the season, bringing a taste of paradise into every bite. A garnish of fresh strawberries adds a pop of color and additional fruity flavor, making this dessert as visually appealing as it is delicious.
Pineapple Cheese Torte
Recipe:
CRUST:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup finely chopped almonds
1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
FILLING:
2 packages (8oz each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
2/3 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
PINEAPPLE TOPPING:
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, juice drained and reserved
1/2 cup whipping cream
Fresh strawberries, optional
Combine crust ingredients; pat into the bottom of an 11-inch x 7-inch x 2-inch baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Beat cream cheese in a mixing bowl until fluffy; beat in sugar and eggs. Stir in juice. Pour filling over hot crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until center is set. Cool. For topping, combine flour and sugar in a saucepan. Stir in 1 cup of reserved pineapple juice. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat; fold in pineapple. Cool. Whip cream until stiff peaks form; fold into topping. Spread carefully over the dessert. Refrigerate 6 hours or overnight. Garnish with strawberries if desired. **12-16 servings
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