Best 9 Cherry Pecan Torte Recipes

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The cherry pecan torte is a uniquely delightful dessert that combines the sweetness of cherries, richness of pecans, and a buttery crust. This delectable treat is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a dinner with friends, a family gathering, or a holiday feast. With its vibrant colors and irresistible flavors, the cherry pecan torte is sure to impress your guests and create lasting memories. Find the best recipe to cook this delicious dessert in this comprehensive article, where we explore different variations and offer tips for achieving the perfect balance of flavors.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CHERRY PECAN TORTE



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Field editor Dolores Lueken of Ferdinand, Indiana says, "Soda crackers are the 'secret ingredient' in this meringue.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 egg whites
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
2 cups sugar
2 cups saltine crumbs
3/4 cup chopped pecans
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling

Steps:

  • In a bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Beat in cream of tartar. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high until stiff peaks form. Fold in crumbs, pecans and vanilla. , Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Cool completely. Spread whipped cream over top. Spoon pie filling over cream. Chill for at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 145mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CHERRY PECAN TORTE



Cherry Pecan Torte image

Field editor Dolores Lueken of Ferdinand, Indiana says, 'Soda crackers are the 'secret ingredient' in this meringue.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 large egg whites egg whites
½ teaspoon cream of tartar
2 cups sugar
2 cups saltine crumbs
¾ cup chopped pecans
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Beat in cream of tartar. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high until stiff peaks form. Fold in crumbs, pecans and vanilla. Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes. Cool completely. Spread whipped cream over top. Spoon pie filling over cream. Chill for at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430.3 calories, Carbohydrate 57.8 g, Cholesterol 54.3 mg, Fat 20.9 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 176.9 mg, Sugar 33.9 g

CHERRY PECAN CAKE



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Such flavoursome ingredients! I've not yet made this, but it sounds so delicious! I'm posting it for the 2005 Zaar World Tour. I found this recipe in the November 2005 issue of the Australian magazine 'Table: easy family food for every day of the week'.

Provided by bluemoon downunder

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup caster sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
1 cup plain flour, sifted
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup chopped pecans
2 cups pitted cherries, plus extra, to serve
1 cup cream, whipped, to serve

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C and grease and line a 22cm round springform pan.
  • Combine the eggs, sugar and vanilla in a bowl and beat with an electric mixer until pale and creamy.
  • Fold in the combined flour, baking powder and salt, and stir in the pecans and cherries.
  • Pour the batter into a prepared pan and level the top; and bake for 1 hour and 20 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean and the top is fudgy and golden.
  • Cool on a wire rack.
  • Cut into wedges and serve with the whipped cream and cherries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354.5, Fat 18.1, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 86, Sodium 218.7, Carbohydrate 45.3, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 30.3, Protein 5.2

CHERRY PECAN TORTE



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Field editor Dolores Lueken of Ferdinand, Indiana says, 'Soda crackers are the 'secret ingredient' in this meringue.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 large egg whites egg whites
½ teaspoon cream of tartar
2 cups sugar
2 cups saltine crumbs
¾ cup chopped pecans
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Beat in cream of tartar. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high until stiff peaks form. Fold in crumbs, pecans and vanilla. Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes. Cool completely. Spread whipped cream over top. Spoon pie filling over cream. Chill for at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430.3 calories, Carbohydrate 57.8 g, Cholesterol 54.3 mg, Fat 20.9 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 176.9 mg, Sugar 33.9 g

OLD-FASHIONED CHERRY TORTE



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When my mom was a little girl, my great-grandma Alice would make this easy dessert. The torte, with its sweet-salty combination of cherries, meringue and a saltine crust is still a favorite today. -Danielle Brandt, Ruthton, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup crushed saltines
1/2 cup butter, melted
4 egg whites
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup sugar
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
1-3/4 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped

Steps:

  • Combine cracker crumbs and butter; press onto the bottom of a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish., In a large bowl, beat the egg whites, vinegar and vanilla on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Spread meringue evenly over crust. Bake at 400° for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack., Spread pie filling over meringue. Top with whipped cream. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 153mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

PECAN TORTE



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This torte is both dairy- and gluten-free. Toasted pecans lend a nutty flavor. Serve this simple dessert with lemon curd and berries for a sweet finish to your Passover meal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Yield Makes one 10-inch torte

Number Of Ingredients 9

9 large eggs, separated
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest, plus more for garnish
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt
12 ounces pecans, toasted and finely ground (3 cups)
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting
Lemon Curd for Pecan Torte
Mixed berries, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Put egg yolks, granulated sugar, zest, vanilla, and salt in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat on medium-high speed until pale and thickened, about 4 minutes. Fold in pecans.
  • Beat whites in a clean mixing bowl until stiff peaks form; fold into yolk mixture. Pour into a 10-inch springform pan.
  • Bake until golden brown, about 1 hour (if top browns too quickly, tent with foil). Let cool on a wire rack 30 minutes. Remove sides of pan. Let cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Serve with curd and berries; garnish with zest.

CHERRY TORTE



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This is my husband's grandmother's recipe. If you love cherries, you should love this. Prep time does not include cooling and chilling time.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 12-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 egg whites
3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup walnuts, chopped
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups saltines or 2 cups Ritz crackers, crushed
1 pint whipping cream
4 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla (optional)
2 (21 ounce) cans cherry pie filling

Steps:

  • Beat egg whites and cream of tartar until stiff peaks form.
  • Add 2 cups sugar, nuts, vanilla and crushed cracker crumbs.; mix well.
  • Pour into a greased 9x13 baking dish.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for about 25 minutes.
  • Let crust cool completely.
  • Beat whipping cream until it thickens.
  • Add sugar and, if using, vanilla.
  • Beat well.
  • Cover crust with whipped cream mixture.
  • Add cherry pie filling on top of whipped cream mixture.
  • Refrigerate 2-3 hours.
  • Note: In place of the whipping cream, 4 T sugar and vanilla, I sometimes use 1 container (16 ounces) of Cool Whip.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 503.2, Fat 22, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 54.3, Sodium 141.1, Carbohydrate 73.4, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 38, Protein 5.2

PECAN TORTE WITH STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM



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Categories     Cake     Milk/Cream     Egg     Dessert     Bake     Passover     Strawberry     Pecan     Spring     Kosher     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free

Yield Serves 10 to 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/4 cups pecans (6 1/4 oz)
3 1/2 tablespoons matzo cake meal
1 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar
7 large eggs, separated, at room temperature
2 teaspoons finely grated fresh lemon zest
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups chilled heavy cream (optional)
3/4 pint strawberries, sliced lengthwise (2 cups)
Special equipment: a 10- by 4-inch (12-cup) angel food cake pan with removable bottom

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Pulse pecans, cake meal, and 3 tablespoons sugar in a food processor until nuts are very finely chopped.
  • Beat yolks and 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer on high speed until pale and very thick. Stir in lemon zest and juice.
  • Beat whites with salt in another bowl with cleaned beaters on high speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in 5 tablespoons sugar and beat until whites just hold stiff, glossy peaks.
  • In 3 batches, alternately fold nut mixture and whites into yolk mixture. Spoon batter into ungreased pan and smooth top.
  • Bake cake in middle of oven until golden and a tester comes out clean, about 1 hour. Cool in pan, upside-down, 2 hours. (If pan has "legs," stand it on those. Otherwise, invert pan over neck of a bottle.)
  • Turn pan right side up, then run a long thin knife around outer edge of cake with a smooth (not sawing) motion. Loosen center in same manner. Remove outer rim of pan and run knife under bottom of cake to release. Invert cake onto a cake plate.
  • Beat cream with remaining tablespoon sugar until it just holds stiff peaks. Spread evenly over top and sides of cake and arrange strawberries on top. Serve chilled.

CHEDDAR PECAN TORTE RECIPE - (4/5)



Cheddar Pecan Torte Recipe - (4/5) image

Provided by tiffanybrie

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (12-ounce) package sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1 cup pecans, chopped
1 medium onion
2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1/2 mango chutney (or any jam like mango spread)
1/2 cup frozen spinach, thawed
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1 tablespoon beef granules
1/2 teaspoon basil
1 dash each of black pepper, celery seed, cumin, and nutmeg

Steps:

  • Combine cheddar cheese with pecans and onion. Place half of the mixture in an 8-inch round souffle dish. Combine (8-ounce) package cream cheese with the chutney blend thoroughly. Spread over cheddar cheese mixture. Drain spinach completely, squeeze (really squeeze) out all excess moisture. Add seasonings and remaining 1 (8-ounce) package of cream cheese. Blend thoroughly. Top with remaining cheddar cheese mixture. refrigerate until serving time. To serve invert on a plate and serve with crackers.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe cherries. This will ensure the best flavor and texture in your torte.
  • Pit the cherries before using them. You can use a cherry pitter or a paring knife to do this.
  • Toast the pecans before adding them to the torte. This will bring out their flavor and make them more fragrant.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the torte tough.
  • Bake the torte until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the torte cool completely before serving. This will allow the flavors to develop and the torte to set.

Conclusion:

The cherry pecan torte is a delicious and impressive dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is made with a sweet and tangy cherry filling, a nutty pecan crust, and a creamy vanilla glaze. The torte is easy to make and can be prepared in advance. It is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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