POPPY SEED TORTE 
1 c. graham cracker crumbs
1 c. flour
1/2 c. chopped nuts, optional
1/2 c. melted butter
1 1/2 c. milk
2 tbsp. cornstarch
5 egg yolks, beaten
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. sugar
1/4 c. poppy seed

Mix together the first 4 ingredients, put in 9 x 13 inch pan and bake at 325 degrees for 25 minutes. Cook the remaining ingredients in a double boiler until thick.

Dissolve 1 package plain gelatin in 1/4 cup cool water. Add to cooked mixture. Let cool. Fold in 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat the 5 egg whites. Add 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar and 1/2 cup sugar. Fold into cooled mixture. Pour onto crust and frost with whipped cream or Cool Whip. Refrigerate for several hours.

 

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