Name: Raspberry-Graham Cracker Torte
Ingredients: 1 c Raspberries; 1/2 ts Almond extract; 2 1/2 c Frozen (thawed) whipped topping; 7 Graham cracker rectangles,; 5 x 2 1/2 inches each

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CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
		Desserts	1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1	c	Raspberries
1/2	ts	Almond extract
2 1/2	c	Frozen (thawed) whipped topping
7		Graham cracker rectangles,
5	x	2 1/2 inches each

INSTRUCTIONS

The graham crackers soften and the  flavor mellows during refrigeration,
resulting in a rich but healthful dessert.
Place raspberries in food processor or  blender. Cover and process until
smooth. Reserve 1/4 Cup. Fold remaining raspberry puree and the almond
extract into whipped topping
Spread I cracker with about 2 tablespoons topping mixture. Layer with a
second cracker. Place on serving plate. Continue layering 5 more times.
Gently  press torte together. Carefully turn torte on its side so crackers
are  vertical.
Frost top and sides with remaining topping mixture. Cover and refrigerate
at  least 6 hours. Serve reserved raspberry puree with torte.
Refrigerate  any remaining  torte. 6 servings. From the files of Al Rice,
North Pole Alaska.    Feb 1994
From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini

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