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Mascarpone Apple Crumble Torta

20 MINPrep Time
75 MINCook Time
10Servings
(9)
by Giadzy
Beginner
Photo Credit: Elizabeth Newman
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This rustic dessert is just right for fall and winter. A layer on the bottom and the top of an almondy, crunchy crumble, a mascarpone cheesecake layer in the center, and fresh apples nestled right in? The result is a not-too-sweet Italian torta of sorts, somewhere in between a cake and a cheesecake and a pie, but 100% delicious. 

It's absolutely perfect with a cup of coffee or tea, and something about these flavors together will have you feeling like you've just had a rustic meal in Tuscany.

Mascarpone Apple Crumble Torta
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Mascarpone Apple Crumble Torta

Category

Dessert

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

75 minutes

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Ingredients

    For The Crumble:

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 4 ounces (1 stick) cold butter, diced into small pieces
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • For The Filling:

  • 8 ounces mascarpone, (at room temperature)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, (at room temperature)
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, (at room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 large granny smith apples, (sliced)
  • Powdered sugar, (to garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F, and set a rack to the middle of the oven.
  2. To a large bowl, add the flour, almond flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder and salt. Add the cold butter and begin working it in with your fingers, smearing it slightly to make small streaks of butter with flour and pieces of butter. Once the butter is evenly worked in and there are remaining pieces of butter around the size of peas, add in the 2 tablespoons of water and continue to mix with your hands until evenly spread throughout. Be careful to not overwork the dough. The mixture should be loose and crumbly.
  3. To the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan, add 2/3 of the crumble mixture, pressing down to form a crust. Bake in the oven for about 12 to 15 minutes, or until set until just slightly golden. Set aside to cool slightly.
  4. Meanwhile, in the bowl of an electric mixer with a paddle attachment, add the mascarpone, cream cheese, and sugar. Mix on high until fluffy and combined, for about 1 minute. Add the eggs one at a time, scraping with a rubber spatula if necessary, and mix on high until the batter is very smooth and creamy. Add the vanilla and apple cider vinegar, and mix until incorporated.
  5. Pour the mascarpone filling into the crust. Arrange the sliced apples over the top to cover the cheesecake filling, and finish by topping with the remaining 1/3rd of the crumble mixture.
  6. Bake in the oven for one hour, or until the topping is golden brown and only the very center of the cheesecake jiggles slightly.
  7. Allow the cheesecake to cool to room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Remove from the springform pan, and dust with powdered sugar to serve.

Nutrition

Nutrition

per serving
Calories
585
Amount/Serving % Daily Value
Carbs
43 grams
Protein
9 grams
Fat
43 grams
Saturated Fat
23 grams
Trans Fat
1 grams
Cholesterol
129 milligrams
Sodium
420 milligrams
Fiber
3 grams
Sugar
25 grams
Unsaturated Fat
8 grams
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24 comments

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    Steve - Nov 16
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    Cake was a huge hit at a dinner party we held. I Did a 1.5x recipe for a 10" Springform pan – which worked perfectly! I had to cover the cake with foil after 40 minutes as the crumble was getting a little too brown. Also, I added 1 cup of chopped walnuts to the crumble.

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    Steve - Nov 12

    Can you use all mascarpone?

    The Giadzy Kitchen - Nov 12

    Ciao! Totally doable. Just note that it will be a bit creamier & milder in flavor, with less of that classic “cheesecake” tang. Enjoy!

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    Diane - Oct 05

    Can I sub cup for cup GF flour for AP flour?

    The Giadzy Kitchen - Oct 05

    Ciao! Yes, you can sub cup-for-cup GF for all-purpose. Just make sure the GF blend has a binder like xanthan gum!

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    Lisa - Dec 27
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    Easy and delicious! Followed directions and it turned out beautifully and was a hit at Christmas. Not a super sweet dessert which is a plus.

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    Debbie - Jul 28

    Can I omit almond flour and use only regular flour?

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    The Giadzy Kitchen - Feb 02

    @Diane you can certainly try using your food processor with the hook, although we’ve never tested it that way!

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    Diane - Feb 02

    Hello. I don’t have a electric mixture with the paddle attachment. Can I use a food processor with the hook?

    Thank you

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    Joan - Jan 17

    Re: Mascarpone Apple Crumble Torta. What can I substitute the eggs with since my husband is allergic. Thanks!

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    Tarni Jaz - Jun 09
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    Love love love this recipe! Mine turned out perfectly. I love the crumble, and the filling is so creamy and lush! To die for. I added flakes almonds to the top of mine cos I’m “extra” – definitely be making this one over and over!

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    Tarni Jaz - Jun 09

    Yep! I used same quantity of both and tasted great 😊

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    Deb H. - Jun 09
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    Made this for Christmas dessert and it was a hit! I did add a handful of sliced almonds to the topping and will make further changes next time: will cut apples into chunks vs. slices (I peeled them and will do so again), and will toss apples with 1/4 t. almond extract. The crust + filling + tart apples combine to make a fab dessert. Brava!

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    Morgan Coppola - Jun 09

    Can you use a mixture of ricotta and cream cheese?

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    The Giadzy Kitchen - Jun 09

    We are so sorry for the error in the instructions! We meant 8 tablespoons for one stick of butter. We have corrected the mistake now!

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    Nicole C - Jun 09
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    I read reviews before starting this recipe and I agree, the butter measurement error is confusing and needs to be addressed. Based on the amount of flour in the crumb, I went ahead and did 1 1/2 sticks of butter (12 oz) and this cake came out PERFECT! I bake constantly and I have to say this is hands down one of my favorite cakes made to date. Although it isn't noted in the recipe, I sliced the apples paper thin and everything was excellent. I give this recipe 10 / 10!

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    Sheryl Guerrero - Jun 09

    Hi Barbara! I just saw this, but I did use just 1 stick of butter…which I think is what they meant.

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    Barbara Foreman - Jun 09

    Can you tell me how much butter you used??

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    Barbara Foreman - Jun 09
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    So….what's the correct amount if butter in the crust?? 2 sticks, 8 oz or 8 Tbsp??

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    mary vance - Jun 09
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    This is just OK. First off, there is a mistake in the ingredients list. The butter is listed as 8 ounces (1 stick), but 8 ounces is 2 sticks of butter. Did you mean 8 tablespoons (which is in fact one stick) or 2 sticks? I only noticed this when I started baking this for Thanksgiving, and it caused me quite a bit of stress. I went with 1 stick of butter and that seemed to be correct, though the crumble wasn't amazing. The filling is quite good, but that's about the only thing that I liked about this torte. It wasn't a big hit at the dessert table either.

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    Sheryl Guerrero - Jun 09
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    I really wanted to love this and know with a few changes it will be delicious! First off let me state that I bake a lot, just not using fruit. So I followed this recipe completely and was very sad to see that it does not state to PEEL the apples. So I didn’t peel them. Well, the crumble was delicious. The cheesecake portion was delicious! The apples were too hard to slice the cake and really changed the whole outcome of the cake. I think if the apples would have been peeled, it would have a been a different cake. I received many compliments and everyone loved the cake, so thank goodness. Will make it again with peeled apples and hopefully it’s everything I imagined it would be!

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    Tash - Jun 09
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    Just made this! And this is the first review I’ve ever left. I felt since this wasn’t rated yet it definitely needed some love! It’s delicious and SO simple. Will be making for Thanksgiving. Thanks again Giada for another winner recipe.

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    The Giadzy Kitchen - Jun 09

    You can make this several days in advance. Yes, you do need a 9" springform pan. And thank you for your note – we will clarify in the recipe!

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    Gay Carducci - Jun 09

    Hi. Questions. Not comment. Sorry! How ahead can you make this? I want to add to my Thanksgiving buffet. Also, do you need springform pan? The photo doesn’t show one and I don’t see directions about when to remove. Tx so much

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