Zebra Pie

If using heavy cream, whip the cream until very frothy; add sugar and vanilla, and continue whipping until fairly stiff peaks form. Spread one-half tablespoon whipped cream or topping on each wafer. Begin stacking wafers together (on a long oval or rectangular serving platter) and stand on edge on the platter to make a 14-inch log. Neatly frost with remaining whipped cream or topping. Chill for four to six hours. Or freeze, covered with plastic wrap; thaw in refrigerator for one hour before serving. Garnish with chocolate curls, chocolate sprinkles or halved maraschinos, and slice at a 45-degree angle so each serving has zebra stripes.

Makes 12 servings

Source: Times-Picayune, New Orleans, Louisiana