BLUEBERRY SOUR CREAM TORTE

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For a pleasant taste of summer, consider my berry specialty. Cinnamon and nutmeg lend a hint of spice to the berry filling, but lemon peel offers a refreshing bit of citrus.-Corinne Jagocki, Palm Coast, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
2 large egg yolks
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
4 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
1 cup sugar, divided
1/4 cup quick-cooking tapioca
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 large egg yolks
2 cups sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399 calories, Fat 20g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 128mg cholesterol, Sodium 271mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

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