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

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°. Butter a 9-inch pie pan and dust lightly with flour.

  2. 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.

  3. Spread mixture in the prepared pie pan, building up the sides. Bake for 30-35 minutes. Cool.

  4. 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.

  5. Cut in wedges and serve.

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