Strawberry Torte
Description
This strawberry torte with ladyfinger cookies, a luscious creamy filling, and a homemade strawberry sauce makes an easy yet elegant dessert!
Ingredients
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11 ounces cream cheese, softened
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3/4 cup white sugar
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1 pint heavy whipping cream
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2 (12 ounce) packages ladyfinger cookies
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1 (16 ounce) package frozen strawberries
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
Directions
1
Gather all ingredients.
2
Strain the thawed 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
Whip cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla together in a large bowl.
4
In a separate bowl beat whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture.
5
Arrange ladyfingers around the sides and bottom of an 8-inch springform pan, standing ladyfingers lengthwise around the sides of the pan.
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
Spread strawberry sauce over top of cake and arrange whole strawberries on top. Refrigerate overnight until thoroughly chilled.
8
Remove from pan to serve.