Cracker torte

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3Egg whites
½teaspoonCream of tartar
1cupSugar
1teaspoonVanilla
18Crackers; crushed
1cupPecans; chopped
½pintWhipping cream
¼cupSugar
1pintStrawberries; drained
Coconut

Directions

CRUST

FILLING

Beat egg whites stiffly, gradually adding cream of tartar and sugar. Add vanilla; fold in crackers and pecans. Bake in greased 10 inch pan at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.

To make filling: Whip cream until almost butter. Add sugar and strawberries. Pile into pie shell and cover with coconut. Chill one hour before serving. A small can of crushed, drained pineapple can be substituted for strawberries.

From <A Taste of Louisiana>. Downloaded from Glen's MM Recipe Archive, .