Soda Cracker Torte

Delight your taste buds with this nostalgic and unique Soda Cracker Torte, a light and airy dessert showcasing the perfect balance of sweetness, crunch, and creaminess. This retro-inspired recipe effortlessly transforms simple pantry staples—like crushed soda crackers, fluffy meringue, and chopped walnuts—into a show-stopping dessert ideal for special occasions or potlucks. Topped with silky whipped cream and a medley of fresh fruit, such as strawberries, raspberries, or kiwi, this torte offers a beautiful contrast of textures in every bite. With just 20 minutes of prep and a short bake time, this easy-to-make dessert is as stress-free as it is impressive. Perfect for serving chilled, this crowd-pleasing treat will quickly become a cherished favorite at any gathering.

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 large egg whites
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 16 pieces soda crackers
• 0.5 cup walnuts
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1 cup fresh fruit (e.g., strawberries, raspberries, or kiwi)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9-inch round pan with parchment paper and lightly grease the sides.

Step 2

In a large, clean mixing bowl, beat the egg whites on medium speed with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.

Step 3

Gradually add the granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, while continuing to beat on high speed until stiff, glossy peaks form. This should take 3–4 minutes.

Step 4

Crush the soda crackers into small crumbs using your hands or a rolling pin, leaving some slightly larger pieces for texture.

Step 5

Gently fold the soda cracker crumbs, chopped walnuts, and vanilla extract into the egg white mixture using a rubber spatula, being careful not to deflate the meringue.

Step 6

Pour the mixture evenly into the prepared pan and smooth the top with the spatula.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until the torte is golden brown and slightly puffed. Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.

Step 8

While the torte is cooling, whip the heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar in a chilled bowl until soft peaks form.

Step 9

Once the torte has cooled, gently remove it from the pan and place it on a serving plate. Spread the whipped cream evenly over the top.

Step 10

Garnish with fresh fruit of your choice, arranging it decoratively over the whipped cream.

Step 11

Chill the torte in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the texture to set. Serve cold and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(969.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2545.1

Total Fat 126.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 53.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 31.5g
Cholesterol 240mg	0%
Sodium 819.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 314.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.5g	0%
Total Sugars 238.5g
Protein 33.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 210.8mg	0%
Iron 6.6mg	0%
Potassium 1538.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.1%

Protein: 5.2%

Carbs: 49.7%