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Strawberry Pie with Meringue Nut Crust

Source of Recipe

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List of Ingredients

3 egg whites
1 cup sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 cup Ritz cracker crumbs
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup whipping cream
2 Tblsp. powdered sugar
2 cups strawberries, sliced
Whole strawberries for garnish


Recipe

Beat egg whites (at room temperature) until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar and vanilla, and beat until stiff peaks form. Fold in cracker crumbs and pecans. Spread mixture in a buttered 10-inch pie plate, spreading sides slightly higher. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 30 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool pie shell completely.
Beat whipping cream until foamy; gradually add powdered sugar, beating until soft peaks form. Fold in strawberries. Spread mixture evenly in pie shell. Garnish with whole strawberries, if desired. Chill pie at least 4 hours before serving. Yield: one 10-inch pie.