Angel Torte

* Exported from MasterCook *

Angel Torte

Recipe By : St. Louis Post-Dispatch 12/25/95
Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Desserts

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/2 cups vanilla wafers -- crushed
6 tablespoons butter -- (3/4 stick) melted
ground nutmeg
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 dash salt
2 egg whites
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 package (2-ounce) whipped
dessert topping mix
(such as Dreamwhip)
1 cup sour cream
whipped cream (garnish) -- optional
cherries (garnish) -- optional

Combine vanilla wafer crumbs, melted butter and 1/4 teaspoon
nutmeg; mix thoroughly. Press into bottom of 9-inch springform pan. In
saucepan, combine gelatin, sugar and salt with 1 1/4 cups
water. Cook and stir until gelatin dissolves. Remove from heat. Chill in
refrigerator until partly set. Add egg whites, lemon juice and vanilla.
Beat until very fluffy, about 5 minutes. Prepare topping mix according
to package directions; fold into gelatin mixture, along with sour cream.
Pile mixture into prepared crust. Sprinkle with additional nutmeg.
Garnish with whipped cream and cherries. Chill until
firm. Yield: 12 servings.
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