Cherry Cheese Torte

By Nanatimesthree

Ingredients

• 2 packages ladyfingers
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup plus 1 teaspoons sugar, divided
• 2 teaspoons vanilla, divided
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
• 2 cups whipping cream
• 1 can cherry or blueberry pie filling

Preparation

Step 1

Place a layer of ladyfingers on the bottom and around the sides of an ungreased 9 inch springform pan. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, 1 cup of sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla until smooth. Add lemon juice and peel; mix well.

In small mixing bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add remaining sugar and vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form. Fold into cream cheese mixture. Spread half over crust. Arrange remaining ladyfingers in a spoke pattern over top. Evenly spread with the remaining cream cheese mixture. Top with pie filling. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan just before serving.