Strawberry Torte

Ingredients

• 11 ounces cream cheese , softened
• 0.75 cups white sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 pint heavy whipping cream
• 2 packages ladyfinger cookies , 12 ounce
• 1 package frozen strawberries , 16 ounce
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients.

2. 2

   Strain strawberries and set aside, reserving juices. In a saucepan bring cornstarch and strawberry juice to a gentle boil. Remove from heat and let cool.

3. 3

   Whip cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla together in a large bowl.

4. 4

   In a separate bowl beat whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture.

5. 5

   Arrange ladyfingers around the sides and bottom of an 8-inch springform pan, standing ladyfingers lengthwise around the sides of the pan.

6. 6

   Pour 1/2 of the filling into the pan, then arrange a layer of ladyfingers on top of the filling. Pour remaining filling over ladyfingers.

7. 7

   Spread strawberry sauce over top of cake and arrange whole strawberries on top. Refrigerate overnight until thoroughly chilled.

8. 8

   Remove from pan to serve.