White Chocolate-Almond Torte Recipe

Ingredients:

2 c of flour (all purpose)
1/2 c of sugar (light brown)
1/2 c of softened butter
1/4 tsp of almond extract

For the Filling:
1/2 c of melted butter
2/3 c of sugar (white)
3 pcs of eggs
6 oz of chocolate (white); chopped coarsely
1/2 tsp of almond extract
1/2 c of almonds (slivered)
1 c of almonds (slivered)
Cherries (Maraschino)

Instructions:

Preheat the oven at 400 degrees F. Prepare a 10 inch (springform) pan.

To make the crust, mix sugar, (almond) extract, and flour then add butter. Mix them well and press firmly onto the base of pan (2 cups).

Place inside the oven; bake for ten minutes till it turns slightly brown. Take the pan out from the oven; reduce heat (350 degrees F).

To make the filling. mix eggs, butter, (almond) extract, and sugar. Add chocolate (white) and (slivered) almonds; blend them well.

Pour onto the crust and sprinkle the rest of crumbs, covering completely and sprinkle half cup almonds on its edges.

Bake for 40-50 mins or till slightly brown and/or the almonds become slightly toasted. Let it cool at about ten mins before removing it from pan.

Remove it from pan and place on a platter then garnish cherries on top.

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