Cherry Torte Recipe

Name: Cherry Torte
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Crust; 6 egg whites; 3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar; 2 cups granulated sugar; 1 cup walnuts, chopped; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 2 cups saltines or 2 cups Ritz crackers, crushed; Topping; 1 pint whipping cream; 4 tablespoons sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla (optional); 2 (21 ounce) cans cherry pie filling

Servings: persons

Crust
6 egg whites
3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup walnuts, chopped
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups saltines or 2 cups Ritz crackers, crushed
Topping
1 pint whipping cream
4 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla (optional)
2 (21 ounce) cans cherry pie filling

1
Beat egg whites and cream of tartar until stiff peaks form.
2
Add 2 cups sugar, nuts, vanilla and crushed cracker crumbs.; mix well.
3
Pour into a greased 9x13 baking dish.
4
Bake at 350 degrees for about 25 minutes.
5
Let crust cool completely.
6
Beat whipping cream until it thickens.
7
Add sugar and, if using, vanilla.
8
Beat well.
9
Cover crust with whipped cream mixture.
10
Add cherry pie filling on top of whipped cream mixture.
11
Refrigerate 2-3 hours.
12
Note: In place of the whipping cream, 4 T sugar and vanilla, I sometimes use 1 container (16 ounces) of Cool Whip.

951

kcal

Calories

Fat

122

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Crust, 6 egg whites, 3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar, 2 cups granulated sugar, and more.

Yes, Cherry Torte falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cherry Torte

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