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Pineapple Torte

Recipe submitted by Sohani Welcher, Nurse Practitioner, Norma Jean Martel, RN, BScN, CNeph©, Janet Campbell, RN, QE II Health Sciences Centre, Nova Scotia, reprinted with the permission from Genzyme Canada Inc.

Pineapple Torte

This golden pineapple is a delightful tropical treat.

Ingredients

For the curst:
½ cup
unsalted butter or margarine
1 tbsp
sugar
½ cup
+ 2 tablespoons flour
For the filling:
1 cup
crushed pineapple
2
egg whites
3/4 cup
sugar
1½ tbsp
cornstarch

Directions

  1. Preheat Oven to 350°F.
  2. Combine margarine, sugar and flour. Spread in 9″ x 9″ deep pan.
  3. Bake 30–35 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, beat egg whites until stiff.
  5. Combine pineapple and sugar (reserve a little of the juice to mix with cornstarch to form a paste) in a saucepan and place on low heat.
  6. Let mixture slowly come to a boil, add corn starch paste and boil for 3 minutes.
  7. Remove from heat and fold in egg whites.
  8. Pour filling over the baked torte and return to oven for 15–20 minutes.

Nutrient Analysis

  • Calories: 2096 KCal
  • Protein: 16 g
  • Carbohydrates: 288 g
  • Total Fat: 96 g
  • Sodium: 128 mg
  • Phosphorus: 144 mg
  • Potassium: 520 mg

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