Cherry Torte

Name: Cherry Torte
Ingredients: 3 egg whites; 1 tsp. vanilla; dash of salt; 1 c. sugar; 3/4 c. broken walnuts; 1/2 c. saltine crackers; 1 tsp. baking powder; 1 can (1 lb. 4 oz.) cherry pie filling; 3 Tbsp. rum or orange flavored liqueur; 1 c. whipping cream

10 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

3 egg whites
1 tsp. vanilla
dash of salt
1 c. sugar
3/4 c. broken walnuts
1/2 c. saltine crackers
1 tsp. baking powder
1 can (1 lb. 4 oz.) cherry pie filling
3 Tbsp. rum or orange flavored liqueur
1 c. whipping cream

Directions

1

Beat egg whites with vanilla and salt until foamy.
2

Gradually beat in sugar, beating to stiff peaks.
3

Combine nuts, cracker crumbs and baking powder, folding into the beaten whites.
4

Spread mixture in well-greased 9-inch pie plate, building up sides.
5

Bake at 300° for 40 minutes or until the meringue shell is dry on the outside.
6

Cool.