Raspberry Nut Torte
(from SallyV’s recipe box)
From “Kitchen Cupboard Secrets,” a church cookbook printed back in the 1950’s.
Source: Peggy Martinson
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 40 minutes
Serves 6 people
Categories: Dessert
Ingredients
- 3 egg whites
- 1 t. vanilla
- 1 t. baking powder
- 1 C. sugar
- 3/4 C. crushed soda crackers (16-20 crackers)
- 1 C. chopped walnuts
- 2-3 C. fresh raspberries macerated in sugar
- (OR 1 pkg. frozen raspberries, thawed, drained)
- 1 C. whipping cream
- 1/3 C. sugar
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 325°. Butter a 9-inch pie pan and dust lightly with flour.
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Beat the egg whites until foamy, then add vanilla and baking powder. Gradually beat in the sugar until stiff and glossy. Fold in the crushed soda crackers and nuts.
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Spread mixture in the prepared pie pan, building up the sides. Bake for 30-35 minutes. Cool.
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In a large bowl, beat whipping cream until soft peaks form; slowly add sugar. Fold in berries and spoon into crust. Refrigerate for at least an hour.
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Cut in wedges and serve.