Cherry Pecan Torte Recipe

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Cherry Pecan Torte Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 25 min. + chilling

Yield: 12-15 Servings

20 25 45

Ingredients

6 egg whites
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
2 cups sugar
2 cups saltine crumbs
3/4 cup chopped pecans
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling

Directions

In a bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Beat in cream of tartar. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high until stiff peaks form. Fold in crumbs, pecans and vanilla.
Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Cool completely. Spread whipped cream over top. Spoon pie filling over cream. Chill for at least 1 hour. Yield: 12-15 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 piece) equals 341 calories, 17 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 43 mg cholesterol, 145 mg sodium, 45 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Cherry Pecan Torte in Taste of Home December/January 1997, p67

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Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2012 by brinnikk2

I have made this recipe for years! It comes together easy, and the taste is phenomenal!! I have one nephew that doesn't even like cherries. But he LOVES this!