Strawberry Torte

This strawberry torte with ladyfinger cookies, a luscious creamy filling, and a homemade strawberry sauce makes an easy yet elegant dessert!

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 514 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Step 4

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

Step 5

Remove from pan to serve.

Step 6

Gather all ingredients.

Step 7

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

Step 8

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.