Cherry Torte Recipe

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   Beat egg whites and salt till foamy.

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   Gradually add in sugar; beat to stiff peaks.

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   Add in vanilla.

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   Combine nuts, cracker crumbs and baking pwdr; fold into egg white mix.

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   Spread in well greased 9 inch pie pan, building up sides.

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   Bake in preheated 300 degree oven for about 40 min.

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   Cold.

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   Meanwhile, drain cherries, reserving juice.

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   Combine juice, sugar, salt and cornstarch, mixing well.

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    Cook, stirring till mix boils and is clear and thickened.

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    Cold.

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    Spread about half of whipped cream over torte shell.

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    Spoon cherry mix over top; garnish with remaining whipped cream.

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    Refrigeratefor several hrs.

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    (If you like, substitute #2 can prepared cherry pie filling for thickened cherries.)

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