Cream Cheese Layer Torte
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Végétarien German

Cream Cheese Layer Torte

A refined German-style cream cheese torte with a light vanilla sponge, lemon-scented cheese filling, and a softly dusted finish. Chilling gives the tall layers a clean slice and a gently set, creamy texture.

80 min 10 portions Medium
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Comment préparer

1
Heat the oven to 175°C. Line the base of a 22 cm springform pan with parchment and lightly grease the sides. Sift the flour and baking powder together.
2
Whisk the eggs and 90 g of the sugar in a large bowl for 5 to 7 minutes, until very pale, thick, and able to leave a ribbon on the surface. Whisk in the vanilla.
3
Fold the sifted flour mixture into the egg mixture in two additions, using a spatula and stopping as soon as no dry streaks remain. Spread the batter evenly in the pan.
4
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the sponge is lightly golden and springs back when pressed in the center. Cool completely in the pan on a rack, then loosen the sides.
5
Beat the softened cream cheese, sour cream, remaining 90 g sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth. Beat in the cornstarch just until incorporated; do not overmix.
6
Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled sponge and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake at 160°C for 30 to 35 minutes, until the edges of the baked cream-cheese layer are set and the center of that layer has only a slight wobble.
Cream cheese layer with set edges and a softly wobbling center Image générée par IA
7
Turn off the oven, leave the door ajar, and let the torte cool inside for 30 minutes. Transfer it to a rack until fully cool, then cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
8
Release the springform ring, transfer the torte to a serving plate, and dust lightly with confectioners' sugar. Cut into wedges with a warm, clean knife and serve chilled.
Slice of cream cheese layer torte showing the sponge and creamy filling Image générée par IA

Pourquoi cette recette fonctionne

The airy sponge balances the rich cream cheese layer, while lemon zest and a small amount of starch keep the filling bright, stable, and sliceable.

Conservation et réchauffage

Comment la conserver

Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Keep the torte chilled until ready to serve.

Comment la réchauffer

Do not reheat; serve chilled or let it stand at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes for a softer filling.

Nutrition / portion

403kcal
7,35 gprotéines
36,19 gglucides
25,93 glipides
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Publiée le 13 août 2026 · mise à jour le 13 août 2026