French Berry Torte

• 3 large egg whites
• 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
• 10 saltines, crushed
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream, divided
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
• 2/3 cup seedless raspberry jam, divided
• 1 pound fresh strawberries, sliced

1. Place egg whites, 1 teaspoon vanilla and cream of tartar in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Beat egg white mixture until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff speaks form. Fold in pecans and saltines.
2. Spread into a greased 9-in. springform pan. Bake 350u0b0 for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.
3. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and 2 tablespoons cream until smooth. In another bowl, beat remaining cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar and remaining vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form.
4. With a spatula, stir a fourth of the sweetened whipped cream into cream cheese mixture. Fold in remaining whipped cream until combined. Spread 1/2 cup jam over meringue shell. Top with cream cheese mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
5. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen. Remove sides of pan. Arrange strawberries over top. In a small microwave-safe bowl, microwave remaining jam in 10-second intervals until melted; brush over strawberries.

egg whites, vanilla, cream of tartar, sugar, pecans, saltines, cream cheese, heavy whipping cream, sugar, seedless raspberry, fresh strawberries

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/french-berry-torte/ (may not work)