Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Fluffy Pineapple Torte

1 1/2 c graham cracker crumbs
1/4 c butter or margarine, melted
2 T sugar

FILLING
1 - 12oz can evaporated milk
1 - 3oz pkg lemon gelatin
1 c boiling water
1 - 8oz pkg cream cheese, softened
1/2 c sugar
1 - 8oz can crushed pineapple, drained
1 c chopped walnuts, divided

Combine crumbs, butter and sugar; press into the bottom of an 11x7" baking dish.  Bake at 325 F for 10 minutes; cool.  Place can of evaporated milk in the refreigerator for 1 1/2 hours.  Meanwhile, in a small bowl, dissove gelatin in water; chill until syrupy, about 1 1/2 hours.  In a small mixing bowl, beat milk until stiff peaks form.  In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.  Add gelatin; mix well.  Stir in pineapple and 3/4 c walnuts.  Fold in milk.  Pour over crust.  Chill for at least 3 hours or overnight.  Sprinkle remaining walnuts over the top before filling is completely firm.  Serves 12.

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