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Combine sugar, cocoa and coffee.
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Beat egg whites with cream of tartar till soft peaks begin to create.
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Gradually beat in sugar mix; beat till VERY STIFF.
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Mix in crushed crackers and grnd walnuts.
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Generously butter and flour the bottom, sides and rim of a 9 or possibly 10 inch pie plate.
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Pour mix into plate; spread proportionately, but not over rim.
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Bake in a preheated oven at 300 degrees for 30 to 40 min or possibly till a toothpick tests clean; cold completely.
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Soften gelatin in Kahlua; add in coffee and heat on Hot till gelatin is dissolved.
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Cold to room temperature; add in vanilla.
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Combine sugar with cocoa.
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Beat whipping cream till soft mounds form; add in sugar mix and beat till stiff.
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Mix in Kahlua mix.
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No more than 1 hour before serving, mound topping over crust; garnish with chocolate shavings.
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NOTE: Freeze-dry coffee may be substituted; crush into a pwdr before measuring.
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Soda crackers may be substituted for Ritz crackers.
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An 8 or possibly 9 inch spring form pan may be used.
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For display, remove ring and finish as directed before serving.
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Crust may be prepare ahead, cooled to room temperature and frzn if you like.
