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

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.