Surprise Strawberry Meringue Pie
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Desserts
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Fruits
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Pies & Pastries
Ingredients: 20
Thin crispy crackers 1 1/3
cups
Sugar 1 1/2
teaspoons
Baking powder 1
teaspoon
Vanilla 4
Egg whites,
rm temp
1
cup
Pecans,
chopped
1
cup
Heavy cream
Fresh berries
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 deg. Crush crackers fine (easiest to do in food processor). Add baking powder, mix well.Set aside. Beat egg whites until stiff, not dry. Beat in sugar, a little at a time. When whites hold stiff peaks, fold in vanilla, pecans, and crumbs, mixing well.Pour into well-buttered 9 inch pie plate. Bake 30 minutes until golden brown and firm. Let cool. Garnish with whipped cream and strawberries.
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