Chocolate Walnut Torte

Chewy, rich torte riddled with chocolate!!

Preheat oven to 325f.

Combine and set aside: crackers , nuts , chips and baking powder.

With electric mixer , beat egg whites till frothy.

Slowly beat in sugar a bit at a time until all in and egg whites are glossy and almost as stiff as for angel cake.

Fold in cracker mixture , gently but well.

Pour into ungreased 9-inch pie pan.

Bake at 325 for 25-30 minutes.

Cool completely.

Topping: while pie is baking , combine dream whip , cocoa and sugar in mixing bowl.

Add milk , blend well.

Place bowl in fridge while pie bakes.

Once pie is cool , whip topping to stiff peaks.

Spread on pie leaving 1-inch band around edge.

Sprinkle with chopped nuts , or shaved chocolate.

Chill overnight.

ritz crackers, walnuts, mini chocolate chip, baking powder, egg whites, sugar, dream whip, unsweetened cocoa, milk