Poppy Seed Torte
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INGREDIENTS CRUST 1 cup graham crackers 1 cup flour 1/2 cup melted butter 1/2 cup walnuts, finely chopped Mix all together and press into a 9 x 13-inch baking pan and bake for 10 minutes in a 325 degree oven. Let cool. FILLING 4 cups milk 1 cup sugar 5 large eggs, separated 1/4 cup poppy seeds 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 heaping tablespoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 packages Knox unflavored gelatin 1/2 cup sugar Combine milk, sugar, egg yolks, poppy seeds, salt, cornstarch, and vanilla. Boil until thick, stirring constantly. Mix the 2 packages of Knox gelatin with 1/2 cup of cold water and add to the hot mixture. Set aside to cool. Beat 5 egg whites until stiff. Add cream of tartar and 1/2 cup sugar. Fold into cooled mixture. Pour into crust. Top with whipped cream.