Piccadilly Pecan Torte

Submitted by grandma2969

"This recipe is similiar to another recipe I entered but is slightly different..Wonderful recipe to share during summer months...Light, not heavy"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 20mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 3 egg whites, at room temperature
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3⁄4 cup granulated sugar
• 1⁄3 cup pecans, chopped medium
• 1⁄4 cup pecans, finely chopped
• 1⁄2 cup Ritz cracker, finely chopped& toasted
• 12 ounces Cool Whip, thawed

directions

1. In a preheated oven at 350*, place 1/3 cup pecans and Ritz crackers for 5 minutes.Place on paper towel to cool --.
2. add vanilla and cream of tartar to egg whites in mixing bowl and beat till stiff.
3. -- slowly add granulated sugar and continue to beat egg whites till very stiff, fold in 1/3 cup of pecans and Ritz crackers --.
4. place in a 10" lightly sprayed with nonstick spray.spread to cover sides and bottom -.
5. - Make a hole in center so it will more evenly bake.
6. Bake in preheated oven for 275* for 1 hour.
7. Turn oven off --.
8. Remove to wire rack to cool completely.
9. .Mound with Cool Whip when cooled.
10. Sometimes I add whatever fruit is in season, Strawberries, raspberries etc.as a garnish -- .