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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 7 |
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A delightful pie, as the name suggests. Great dessert and not too heavy. No one would ever believe much of the filler is saltine crackers, and it makes its own crust! Ingredients:
3 -4 egg whites |
1 pinch salt |
1 teaspoon cream of tartar |
1 teaspoon vanilla |
1/2 cup granulated sugar |
1/2 cup brown sugar |
25 -30 crushed soda crackers |
1 1/2 cups pecan pieces |
Directions:
1. Beat egg whites to foam.
2. Add salt and cream of tartar.
3. Beat to stiff peaks.
4. Add vanilla extract and both sugars.
5. Beat until consistency of 7 minute frosting.
6. Fold in crackers and nuts.
7. Grease bottom and sides of pyrex dish and add mixture to dish.
8. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes.
9. Top with Cool Whip or whipped cream when pie is completely cool, or slice and add topping on individual slices when serving.
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