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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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My aunt in Texas first made this pie for me when I was a young teen (eons ago!) & I fell in love with it. Don't be turned off by the crackers; this is a truly delicious pie! Added plus....it makes it's own crust! Read more ! Ingredients:
20 buttery, round crackers ( like hi-ho's or ritz); finely crushed |
1/2 cup chopped pecans |
1 teasp. baking powder |
3 egg whites |
1 cup sugar |
1 teasp. vanilla extract |
1 cup whipping cream |
1/4 cup chopped pecans |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine cracker crumbs, 1/2 cup chopped pecans & baking powder in a large bowl; set aside.Beat egg-whites until frothy, gradually adding sugar until stiff & glossy. Add vanilla & beat until blended. Fold meringue into cracker-crumb mixture.. Spoon mixture into a well-greased 9-inch pie pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 to 30 minutes.
2. Cool, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Serve topped with whipped cream & sprinkled with a few chopped pecans.
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