OLD-FASHIONED CHERRY TORTE
When my mom was a little girl, my great-grandma Alice would make this easy dessert. The torte, with its sweet-salty combination of cherries, meringue and a saltine crust is still a favorite today. -Danielle Brandt, Ruthton, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine cracker crumbs and butter; press onto the bottom of a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish., In a large bowl, beat the egg whites, vinegar and vanilla on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Spread meringue evenly over crust. Bake at 400° for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack., Spread pie filling over meringue. Top with whipped cream. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 244 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 153mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
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Maggie Chintowe
m.c77@hotmail.comNot bad!
Jasmin Oneal
jasmin@hotmail.co.ukOverall, this was a good recipe. I would definitely make it again.
rohitrohit rohitrohit
r.r24@gmail.comThis torte was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good. I might try using a different recipe next time.
Nurinisa Kholmuhammedova
kholmuhammedova.n65@hotmail.frThe crust was a bit too crumbly for my taste, but the filling was delicious. I might try using a different crust recipe next time.
MD Abdul Malek Shawon
ms21@hotmail.comThis torte was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it. I might try reducing the amount of sugar in the filling next time.
Jean Carmona
j@yahoo.comThe filling was a bit too tart for my taste, but the crust was perfect. I might try adding a bit more sugar to the filling next time.
Rubel Fast
fastr17@aol.comThis torte was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The end result was a beautiful and delicious dessert that my family loved.
AnnRich 40
4_a17@gmail.comI've been baking for years and this is one of the best cherry tortes I've ever made. The recipe is simple to follow and the results are amazing.
abdul qader
abdul.q@yahoo.comThis is my new favorite cherry torte recipe! The crust is so flaky and the filling is bursting with cherry flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Amisha Lama
l.amisha@gmail.comI made this torte for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The recipe was easy to follow and the torte turned out beautifully.
Leona Jakovljević
j.leona@hotmail.co.ukThis cherry torte turned out absolutely delicious! The filling was sweet and tart, and the crust was flaky and buttery. I followed the recipe exactly, and it came out perfectly. Definitely a keeper!