FLUFFY PINEAPPLE TORTE

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This fluffy dessert is so good after a hearty meal because even a big slice is as light as a feather. The cream cheese-pineapple combination makes it irresistible. -Gina Squires, Salem, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons sugar
FILLING:
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
1 package (3 ounces) lemon gelatin
1 cup boiling water
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup chopped walnuts, divided

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the crumbs, butter and sugar; press into a 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake at 325° for 10 minutes or until lightly browned; cool. Pour evaporated milk into a large bowl. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours. , Meanwhile, in a small bowl, dissolve gelatin in water; chill until syrupy, about 30 minutes. , Remove milk from refrigerator and beat until stiff peaks form. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in gelatin mixture. Stir in pineapple and 3/4 cup walnuts. Fold in milk. Pour over crust. , Chill for at least 3 hours or overnight. Sprinkle with remaining walnuts before filling is completely set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 205mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.