Almond-Lime Torte
1/4 C. granulated sugar
Zest of 1 lime
6 graham crackers (21/4″ squares), broken into bite-size pieces
2 ounces blanched almonds
2 tsp. unsalted stick margarine, melted
2 egg whites, at room temperature
Pinch cream of tartar
3/4 C. egg substitute
1/2 tsp. almond extract
1 tsp. confectioners sugar
Preheat oven to 350oF. Adjust oven rack to divide oven in half. Spray 8″ springform pan with nonstick cooking spray. In food processor or blender, combine granulated sugar and zest; process until finely ground. Transfer sugar mixture to small plate; set aside. In food processor containing sugar mixture residue, combine graham crackers and almonds; process until finely crumbled (do not let mixture become too powdery). Transfer crumb mixture to small bowl. Add margarine; toss to moisten evenly. Set aside. In medium bowl, combine egg whites and cream of tartar; with electric mixer on high speed, beat until stiff but not dry. Set aside. In separate medium bowl, combine egg substitute and almond extract; with electric mixer on medium speed, beat, adding reserved sugar mixture 1 T. at a time, 5 minutes, until fluffy. Fold in reserved crumb mixture. Fold egg white mixture into egg substitute mixture; transfer to prepared pan. Bake 25-30 minutes, until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Transfer torte to wire rack; let stand 10 minutes. Strain confectioners sugar through small sieve over torte; let cool completely.
Yield: 8 servings
Calories: 115
Fat: 5g
Fiber: 1g