Black Walnut Torte

* Exported from MasterCook *

Black Walnut Torte

Recipe By : Betty Crocker's Cookbook
Serving Size : 10 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : American Sugar
Dinner Party
Picnic Dessert

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 cups whipping (heavy) cream
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup finely chopped black walnuts
or pecans
33 graham crackers
-- (each 2-1/2 inches
square)

Beat whipping cream and brown sugar in chilled large bowl until
stiff.
Fold in walnuts. Spread small amount of whipped cream mixture on
each of 3 crackers. Arrange crackers, frosted sides down and
with edges touching to form a rectangle, on serving plate.
Spread rectangle with about 1/4 cup whipped cream mixture. Layer
with 3 crackers. Repeat layers 9 times.
Gently press torte together. Carefully turn torte on its side
with spatula so crackers are vertical. Frost sides and top with
remaining whipped cream mixture. Refrigerate at least 6 hours
(torte will mellow and become moist).
10 SERVINGS; 305 CALORIES PER SERVING.


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