Bavarian-Style Apple Torte

Ingredients

• 0.75 cups butter or margarine , softened
• 0.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cups white sugar
• 2 packages cream cheese , 8 ounce
• 0.25 cups white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 0.75 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups apples - peeled , cored and sliced thinly
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 cups white sugar

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. 2

   Mix together the butter, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, and 1/2 cup of sugar in a bowl. Press the mixture into the bottom of an ungreased 9-inch springform pan.

3. 3

   Beat together the cream cheese and sugar in a large bowl. Stir in the eggs and 3/4 teaspoons vanilla extract. Pour the egg mixture over the crust.

4. 4

   Combine the sliced apples, cinnamon, and 1/2 cup sugar in a bowl. Spoon apple mixture evenly over the cream cheese mixture. Place the springform pan on a baking sheet.

5. 5

   Bake in preheated oven until center is set, 50 to 65 minutes.