Swiss Cherry Cheese Torte Recipes

SWISS ZUG CHERRY TORTE (ZUGER KIRSCHTORTE)

Steps:

• Nut Layer:.
• Beat the egg whites until stiff and fold in half (1/4 cup) powdered sugar.
• Combine the remaining sugar, nuts and cornstarch, then fold this into the stiff egg whites.
• Bake two layers from the mixture, using a spring form. at 350F for 10-15 minutes. (I trace 2 circles on parchment using the 9 or 8" spring form Place the parchment on a baking sheet Then I divide the batter between the 2 circles and lightly smooth to the lines of the circle then bake at 350 for 10 to 15 minutes. This is like a large macaroon and should be dry when done.
• Biscuit Layer:.
• In a large bowl beat the egg yolks with 3 Tbsp warm water until creamy then add ¼ cup of powered sugar.
• In a medium bowl beat the egg whites with the remaining ¼ cup sugar until stiff.
• Fold the egg whites into the yolks and add the flour, cornstarch, baking powder and lemon zest to make a batter.
• Using the same sized spring form as for the nut layer, grease or line with parchment then add batter.
• Bake for 20 minutes at 350°F.
• Butter Cream:.
• Beat the butter until creamy.
• Add the sugar and egg yolk and lastly the Kirsch.
• Divide into 3 portions.
• To Finish:.
• Let all the layers cool.
• Spread 1/3 of the butter cream on the nut layer.
• Stack a biscuit layer on top.
• Sprinkle the biscuit layer with Kirsch then spread on the next 1/3 butter cream .
• Lay the second nut layer on top.
• Spread the remaining butter cream on top and on sides.
• Dust the top with the powdered sugar.
• Sprinkle the sides with nuts.
• Using a knife mark the top, powdered sugar in diamond.

SWISS CHERRY CHEESE TORTE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Combine cake mix with oil, water and eggs.
• Bake in 2 (8 inch) greased and floured round cake pans for 35 to 40 minutes.
• Cool.
• Split each layer into 2 thin layers.
• For frosting cream vanilla frosting, cream cheese and lemon juice.
• Spread frosting over cake layers, then cherry pie filling on top of frosting.
• Continue, ending with pie filling on top.
• Store cake in refrigerator.

CHERRY TORTE

Steps:

• Beat egg whites and cream of tartar until stiff peaks form.
• Add 2 cups sugar, nuts, vanilla and crushed cracker crumbs.; mix well.
• Pour into a greased 9x13 baking dish.
• Bake at 350 degrees for about 25 minutes.
• Let crust cool completely.
• Beat whipping cream until it thickens.
• Add sugar and, if using, vanilla.
• Beat well.
• Cover crust with whipped cream mixture.
• Add cherry pie filling on top of whipped cream mixture.
• Refrigerate 2-3 hours.
• Note: In place of the whipping cream, 4 T sugar and vanilla, I sometimes use 1 container (16 ounces) of Cool Whip.

QUARKTORTE - SWISS QUARKCHEESE TORTE

Steps:

• Method for the pastry:.
• Make the pastry as directed in the recipes given above.
• Place the pastry in the prepared tart pan and prick with a fork.
• Refrigerate while you are preparing the filling.
• Method for the filling:.
• Preheat the oven to 200° C (400°F).
• With the help of a whisk, mix together the Magerquark, 3 egg yolks, 1 (entire) egg, baking powder, cornstarch, sugar (40g), vanilla extract, milk and lemon rind until well blended.
• In another bowl, beat the 3 egg whites and slowly incorporate the leftover sugar (90g) until fluffy and stiff.
• Gently fold the beaten egg white into the Magerquark mixture so that the filling is homogenous.
• Sprinkle the raisins evenly over the base of the tart.
• Pour the filling into the prepared pastry case.
• Bake for 15 minutes at 200° C (400° F), then reduce the heat to 180° C (350° F) and continue baking for 30-45 minutes until the filling is set.
• Cool in the oven with the door slightly cracked open.
• After an hour remove from the oven and let cool completely before serving.

ELEGANT CHEESE TORTE

Steps:

• In a bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Remove 3-1/2 cups to a small bowl; stir in pepper and set aside. Fold olives into the remaining cream cheese mixture. Spread evenly over the bottom of a 9-in. springform pan; set aside., In another large bowl, beat cheddar cheese, cider and paprika on low speed for 1 minute. Beat on high until almost smooth. Spread half over olive layer. Top with peppered cheese mixture. Top with remaining cheddar mixture. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate for 6 hours or until firm., Place on serving plate and remove sides of pan. Press pecans into top; garnish with additional olives or grapes if desired. Serve with crackers.

OLD-FASHIONED CHERRY TORTE

Steps:

• Combine cracker crumbs and butter; press onto the bottom of a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish., In a large bowl, beat the egg whites, vinegar and vanilla on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Spread meringue evenly over crust. Bake at 400° for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack., Spread pie filling over meringue. Top with whipped cream. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

SWISS CHERRY TORTE CAKE MIX CAKE

Steps:

• Mix cake mix with egg whites, oil, and water. 4 egg whites are 1/2 a cup you could use egg beaters egg whites
• Add almond extract to batter.
• Remove 1/3 of the batter to another bowl; stir in 10 to12 drops red food coloring.( i used cherry juice ).
• Spoon pink and white batters alternately into two greased and floured 9x1-1/2 inch cake pans.
• Cut though batter with a knife to marble.
• Bake in 350 degree Fahrenheit oven for 25 to 30 minutes.
• Remove from pans.
• Stir together pie filling and grated orange peel.
• In another bowl mix Cool Whip with 8 to 10 drops red food coloring.
• Place one cake on a serving plate.
• Make a border of whipping topping on edge 1 inch wide and 1/2 inch tall; fill with 1/2 the cherry pie filling mixture.
• Top with second layer.
• Make another border of whipped topping; fill with remaining cherry pie filling mixture on top.
• Frost sides with remaining topping.
• Chill 3 hours.

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE-CHERRY TORTE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray. In 3-quart saucepan, melt semisweet chocolate and butter over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth. Cool 30 minutes.
• In medium bowl, beat eggs with electric mixer on high speed about 5 minutes or until about triple in volume. Using rubber spatula, fold eggs into cooled chocolate mixture. Pour into springform pan.
• Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until edge is set but center is still soft and jiggles slightly when moved. Cool completely in pan, about 1 hour 30 minutes. Then cover and refrigerate 1 hour 30 minutes.
• In medium microwavable bowl, place white chocolate and 2 tablespoons of the whipping cream. Microwave uncovered on High 20 to 40 seconds, stirring after 20 seconds, until chocolate is melted. Stir until well blended. In medium bowl, beat cream cheese on medium speed until smooth. Gradually beat in white chocolate mixture until smooth. Add 1 cup of the pie filling; beat on medium speed until well blended and cherries are broken up.
• In chilled medium bowl, beat remaining whipping cream and almond extract on high speed until stiff peaks form. Fold in cherry-chocolate mixture until well blended. Spread over semisweet chocolate layer. Refrigerate at least 2 hours but no longer than 48 hours.
• In small bowl, stir remaining pie filling and liqueur until well blended. Remove side of pan. Cut torte into wedges; place on individual dessert plates. Top individual servings with cherry sauce.