ground nut torte
sunset magazine, 1982

1
 c
 whole nuts
 reserve
2
almo
 c
ds,
 nuts (walnuts, filberts,

 grind like flour in food processor;
almonds, etc.)
1/2
 c
 zweibach crumbs
 do in processor; reserve
5
1/2
 ea
c
 eggwhites
sugar
 beat whites to soft peaks; add sugar
gradually beat to stiff peaks; reserve
2/3
1/2
 c
c
 butter
sugar
 beat 'til creamy

5
1
 ea
t
 egg yolks
vanilla
 beat in

  • mix in ground nuts and zweibach crumbs
  • fold in beaten egg whites
  • spread whole nuts on top
  • bake in springform pan at 350 F for about 50 min
  • let cool; remove pan sides; sprinkle with powdered sugar