Pumpkin Torte

SO delicious, in fact, that I request this instead of cake for my birthday!

Pumpkin Torte

24 Crushed Graham Crackers (3 1/2 cups)
1/3 c. Sugar
1 c. Butter
*Mix & Press into 9X13 pan

2 Eggs beaten
3/4 c. Sugar
8oz. Cream Cheese
*Beat together & pour over crust
Bake @ 350 for 20 min. (Let cool)

2 c. Pumpkin (Libby's Canned Pumpkin)
3 Egg yolks (save the whites for later)
1/2 c. Sugar
1/2 c. Milk
1/2 tsp. Salt
1 Tbsp. Cinnamon
*Combine all ingredients in pot, cook until thick on stove top, remove from heat

1 Envelope Plain Gelatin (Knox, flavorless)
1/4 c. Cold Water
*Dissolve Gel in water & add to Pumpkin mixture, let cool

3 Egg Whites
1/4 c. Sugar
*Beat egg whites & sugar together. Fold into pumpkin mixture. Pour over cooled/baked crust. Top with Whipped Cream (1/2 pint......I prefer Cool Whip).
Sprinkle with desired topping (cinnamon, nuts, etc.)

Refrigerate until chilled and ENJOY! Yummo!!