=========================================================================== BBS: The GWE BBS [ASV/CIN] Date: 03-05-33 (48 19) Number: 319 From: CRITTER #104 @15490*3 Refer#: NONE To: ALL Recvd: YES Subj: Lets try this Conf: (37) Home Cooki --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Apple Bavarian Torte Torte Crust Preheat oven to 350 1/2 c butter cut into very small pieces I c flour sifted 1/3 c sugar 1/4 tsp vanilla In large bowl combine flour, sugar, butter, and vanilla. Mix with fingers  until resembles coarse meal. Press dough into 1 pie pan (9") and bake 5 mins. Cake: Preheat oven 450 1 lb cream cheese 1/2 c sugar 2 lg eggs lightly beaten 1 tsp vanilla In lg mixing bowl, combine cheese, sugar eggs, and vanilla. Mix until  completely blended. Pour mixture into prepared torte. Apple topping 3 med apples peeled and sliced 1/4 c sugar 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp vanilla 1/4 c chopped walnuts Place apple slices in a large bowl and add sugar, cinnamon and vanilla. Stir  to mix well. Layer the apple slices on top of cheese mixture, then sprinkle the top with  walnut pieces. Bake the torte at 450 for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 350 and bake  additional 45 mins. Cool to room temp and then chill. Thank goodness that worked. I've been stealing recipes from this sub and I  wanted to send something back. This cheesecake is even easier to make if its  made with a graham cracker crust. Its simple delicious and impressive.