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Cherry Pecan Torte

Name: Cherry Pecan Torte
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12-15 servings.
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

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Total Time

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

Makes

12-15 servings

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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.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 341 calories, 17g fat (8g saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 145mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (37g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.

Cherry Pecan Torte

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