This Appalachian Ritz Torte is a delicious and easy-to-bake dessert recipe calling for Ritz crackers, pecans and Cool Whip.
One of the trendiest desserts of the moment is a humble creation of Ritz crackers, pecans, and Cool Whip. A regional favorite dish in Appalachia called the Ritz Torte, this recipe was shared on TikTok by Justin McElroy (@hoopsmcelroy) and has more than 2 million views.
It’s unclear whether this dessert gets spelled torte or tort, but it doesn’t really matter. What matters is that this old classic is getting a new life. “I’m preserving Appalachian history!” exclaims McElroy in his video.
What is a Ritz Torte?
Sounds fancy, right? Well, the Ritz in the name isn’t referring to a luxury hotel, but rather Ritz crackers. Bakers already know that Ritz crackers are fantastic for pie crusts and more. Here, the crackers get smashed into crumbs, combined with pecans, baking powder, and vanilla, then baked.
The coup de grace comes after the torte cools after baking when you spread on a heaping amount of Cool Whip (or other whipped topping). Add grated or shaved chocolate to the top for a quick, easy, crowd-pleasing dessert.
How to Make a Ritz Torte
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