Por Serves 8
Torte
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
11/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
Filling
1 (10-ounce) package white chocolate, melted
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup heavy cream
Topping
1 (20-ounce) package pineapple chunks, drained, reserving 1/2 cup of juice
1 pint fresh strawberries, washed and sliced in half
1 (11-ounce) can mandarin oranges
2 kiwis, peeled and sliced
Glaze
3 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Reserved pineapple juice
Preheat oven to 300ºF. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Gradually add fl our, mixing well. Press this mixture into an ungreased 10-inch springform pan to form the crust. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until lightly browned. Set aside to cool.
Melt chocolate in the microwave or over a double boiler, and place in a large mixing bowl. Add cream cheese and heavy cream. Beat until smooth.
Spread over crust. Chill about 30 minutes before making next layer.