BERRIES & CREAM TORTE

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It's so easy to see why this fruity dessert always impresses dinner guests. I sometimes substitute the berries with sliced bananas.-Tina Sawchuk, Ardmore, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
1/2 cup sugar
4-1/2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar
4-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
3 cups heavy whipping cream
4 cups sliced fresh strawberries
2 cups fresh blueberries
2 cups fresh raspberries

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture., Line two baking sheets with parchment or greased aluminum foil; draw a 9-3/4-in. circle on each. Spoon a fourth of the batter onto each circle; spread evenly with a spoon to within 1/4 in. of edge. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Repeat with remaining batter., Combine the sugar, confectioner's sugar and cornstarch. In a large bowl, beat cream and sugar mixture until stiff peaks form. To assemble, place 1 cookie layer on a large serving plate. Top with 1-1/2 cups whipped cream mixture and 2 cups of mixed berries. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining cookie layer and whipped cream mixture. Arrange remaining berries on top. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 572 calories, Fat 39g fat (23g saturated fat), Cholesterol 158mg cholesterol, Sodium 354mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Sitara Ahmad
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This torte is a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less sugar in the filling.


Huntsville Junkers
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I'm not a huge fan of berries, but I still enjoyed this torte. The cream filling is so rich and decadent that it makes up for the tartness of the berries.


Tijani Abidemi
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This torte is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth every penny. The ingredients are high-quality and the taste is amazing.


Makayla Kellis
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I love the presentation of this torte. It's so elegant and impressive.


Dries Meyer
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This torte is so light and fluffy. It's the perfect dessert to enjoy after a heavy meal.


Joanne McCartney
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I made this torte for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best dessert he's ever had.


Tina July
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I substituted raspberries for the blackberries and it turned out great! The tartness of the raspberries paired perfectly with the sweet cream filling.


Emmanuel Lot Sagoe
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This torte is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a beautiful and delicious dessert.


Imtiyaaz Jassiem
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I've made this torte several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. Everyone loves the creamy filling and the fresh berries.


Damyesh Khumar
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This torte is so delicious and refreshing. It's the perfect summer dessert.


Tanisha Kobiraj
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I love how easy this torte is to make. I was able to whip it up in no time, and it turned out perfectly.


Felecia McDougald
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This berries and cream torte was a huge hit at my dinner party! The combination of sweet berries and creamy filling was divine, and the presentation was stunning.