Ritz Torte

Ingredients

• 3 egg whites
• 1 c sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 20 Ritz crackers
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 c chopped nuts
• whipped cream
• shaved chocolate

Directions

1. Beat egg whites stiff
2. Add sugar and vanilla
3. Beat well on high speed
4. With rolling pin roll crackers together with baking powder on waxed paper
5. Stir into egg white mixture
6. Fold in chopped nuts
7. Spread into a 9-inch greased pie tin
8. Bake in a 350 oven for 20 to 25 minutes
9. When cool and before serving top with whipped cream and shaved chocolate