Flapper Pudding - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. fine vanilla wafer crumbs
3/4 c. soft butter or margarine
2 c. sifted confectioners sugar
2 egg yolks
2 stiffly beaten egg whites
1 (9 oz.) can crushed pineapple, well drained
1/2 c. chopped walnuts

Preparation

Spread half of vanilla wafer crumbs on bottom of 10 x 6 x 1 1/2-inch baking dish.
Cream butter; gradually add confectioners sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Beat 1 minute more.
Fold in egg whites (mixture may look curdled); beat at medium speed for a few seconds or until smooth.
Fold in pineapple and nuts. Carefully spread mixture over crumbs.
Top with remaining crumbs. Chill until firm, 5 hours or overnight.
Cut in 10 squares. Garnish with cherries.