BAVARIAN APPLE TORTE

CRUST

1/2 cup softened butter

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups flour

CREAM TOGETHER UNTIL FLUFFY, ADD FLOUR AND BLEND WELL, PRESS INTO 8" SPRING FORM PAN.

FILLING

8 ounces softened cream cheese

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 egg

USING HAND MIXER, BLEND UNTIL SMOOTH AND POUR OVER PREPARED CRUST

TOPPING

2 cups thinly sliced firm apples

1/3 cup granulated sugar mixed with 1 teaspoon cinnamon

PEEL, CORE AND SLICE APPLES, ARRANGE SLICES IN OVERLAPPING DESIGN ON CHEESE.

COMBINE SUGAR AND CINNAMON AND SPRINKLE OVER APPLES.

BAKE AT 450° F FOR 10 MINUTES. REDUCE OVEN TO 400° F AND BAKE FOR ANOTHER 25 MINUTES.