Blintz Torte Recipe - shortening

Method

• Beat well the sugar and shortening.
• Add in egg yolks to above.
• Add in alternately the flour, baking pwdr, salt with lowfat milk and vanilla and mix together.
• Divide into two 9" cake pans.
• Set aside.
• Make meringue: Beat egg whites till stiff (not dry), add in cream of tartar and gradually add in sugar.
• Spread meringue over un-baked layers.
• Sprinkle with 1 Tbsp.
• sugar and minced nuts.
• Bake in 350 degrees oven for 25 to 30 min.
• To serve: Place meringue top layer down on serving plate, place a raspberry cream or possibly chocolate cream filling between the layers and top with remaining layer, meringue on top.
• An elegant dessert.
• Make the filling by whipping 1 c. whipping cream and adding liquid removed raspberries or possibly 2 Tbsp.
• cocoa mixed with powdered sugar.