Graham Cracker Icebox Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Grease an 8x8 pan.
2. 2
   Melt half of the butter in a skillet, and mix well with graham cracker crumbs.
3. 3
   Place half of the graham cracker crumbs in the bottom of your 8x8 pan, press down and let cool.
4. 4
   Add the chopped nuts to the pan.
5. 5
   Take the other half of the butter and cream with the powdered sugar.
6. 6
   Separate the eggs, add the yolks to the sugar one at a time and beat thoroughly.
7. 7
   Beat the egg whites until stiff, then fold in with the sugar,egg and butter mixture.
8. 8
   Add the vanilla.
9. 9
   Stir the sugar mixture in with the whipped cream, make sure it is incorporated well, but don't over mix.
10. 10
    Place in the 8x8 pan and top with remaining graham cracker crumbs.
11. 11
    Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for 3-4 hours or until hard.