Pumpkin Torte

Pumpkin Torte

Submitted by Daune McCulloch

Ingredients
  

  • 1 st Layer:
  • 12 whole Honey Graham Crackers crushed
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 2 nd Layer:
  • 2 eggs
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 8 oz. cream cheese softened
  • 3 rd Layer:
  • 2 cups 1 can pumpkin
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 3/4 cup sugar divided
  • 3 egg yolks separate yolks and whites
  • 1 Tbsp. cinnamon
  • 1 envelope plain gelatin
  • 1/4 cup cold water
  • Cool Whip for topping

Instructions
 

  • Mix together ingredients for 1st layer and press into 13x9 pan. Mix together ingredients for 2nd layer and pour over crust. Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.
  • Combine pumpkin, salt, milk, 1/2 cup sugar, egg yolks, and cinnamon from 3rd layer. Cook until mixture thickens slightly. Dissolve gelatin in 1/4 cup cold water. Add to mixture. Cool mixture completely (covered). After mixture has cooled, in separate bowl, beat 3 egg whites and remaining sugar until stiff. Fold in cooked mixture and pour over crust. Chill overnight. Top with Cool Whip when serving.