Eating Well Blueberry Torte Recipes

BEST BLUEBERRY TORTE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350ºF and lightly grease an 8" or 9" square pan or a 9" or 10" round pan.
• In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or using a medium-sized mixing bowl and hand-held mixer beat the butter and sugar until creamy, about 4 to 5 minutes.
• Mix in the baking powder, and salt until smooth. Add the eggs, one at a time, scraping down the bowl after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract and lemon zest. Pour the flour into the mixture and continue mixing until it's well combined and a thick batter is formed.
• Using a spatula spread the batter into the prepared pan evenly and top with the blueberries. Gently press some of the blueberries into the batter.
• In a small bowl mix the cinnamon and sugar together and sprinkle over the top of the cake.
• Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the outer layer is golden brown.

BLUEBERRY TORTE SQUARES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, cream butter and 2 tablespoons sugar. Gradually add flour and mix well. Press onto the bottom of a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. , Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until set and edges are lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping; spread mixture over crust. Refrigerate for 20 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir in blueberries and remaining sugar. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Cool to room temperature., Spoon topping over cream cheese layer. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Cut into squares.

BLUEBERRY TORTE

Steps:

• Mix graham crackers, butter, and white sugar together in a bowl; press mixture into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Chill crust until firm, about 1 hour.
• Beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar together in a bowl until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Fold in whipped topping.
• Spread cream cheese mixture evenly onto crust; top with blueberry pie filling. Chill until firm, 4 hours or overnight.

BLUEBERRY SOUR CREAM TORTE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. , Press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. , In a large saucepan, gently toss the blueberries, 1/2 cup sugar, tapioca, cinnamon, lemon peel and nutmeg. Let stand for 15 minutes. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; pour into crust. , In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks, sour cream, vanilla and remaining sugar. Spoon over blueberry mixture. Return pan to baking sheet. , Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until center is set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving. Refrigerate leftovers.

BLUEBERRY ANGEL TORTE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugars until smooth; fold in whipped topping. Split cake into four horizontal layers. Place bottom layer on a serving plate; top with a fourth of the whipped topping mixture and a fourth of the pie filling. Repeat layers three times. Refrigerate until serving.

EATING WELL BLUEBERRY TORTE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Beat eggs, yogurt and sugar until blended.
• Beat in flour, baking powder and pinch of salt and spoon into ungreased 8- , 9- or 10-inch spring form.
• Sprinkle the berries evenly over the batter.
• Sprinkle with about a teaspoon of cinnamon and a few squeezes of lemon juice.
• Bake for about 40 minutes, until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove and cool to lukewarm before serving. Can be reheated.