Best Old Fashioned Cherry Torte Recipes

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OLD-FASHIONED CHERRY TORTE



Old-Fashioned Cherry Torte image

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

1 cup crushed saltines
1/2 cup butter, melted
4 egg whites
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup sugar
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
1-3/4 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped

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.

OLD-FASHIONED CHERRY TORTE



Old-Fashioned Cherry Torte image

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 @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup crushed saltines
1/2 cup butter, melted
4 egg whites
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup sugar
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
1-3/4 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped

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.

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