Ritz Torte - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

Beat egg whites stiff.
Add sugar and vanilla.
Beat well on high speed.
With rolling pin, roll crackers together with baking powder on waxed paper.
Stir into egg white mixture.
Fold in chopped nuts.
Spread into a 9-inch greased pie tin.
Bake in a 350\u00b0 oven for 20 to 25 minutes.
When cool and before serving, top with whipped cream and shaved chocolate.