Walnut Meringue Pie Crust With Fruit Filling |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 1 Minutes |
Ready In: 31 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Cooking time includes the crust cooling time. Ingredients:
3 egg whites, room temperature |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon baking powder |
1 cup sugar |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
2/3 cup chopped walnuts |
20 ritz crackers, broken into fourths |
4 cups fruit, of choice fresh or canned,drained well |
1/2 cup heavy cream, whipped,unsweetened |
Directions:
1. Beat the egg whites until soft peaks form.
2. Add the salt and baking powder.
3. Gradually beat in the sugar; continue beating until stiff and glossy.
4. Add the vanilla extract.
5. Lightly fold in the walnuts and cracker chunks.
6. Spread the mixture over the bottom and sides of a well-greased pie plate; building up the sides.
7. Bake at 325°F for 25 to 30 minutes.
8. Cool completely on a wire rack.
9. Just before serving, fill the center with the drained fruit.
10. Serve the whipped cream on the side.
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