Surprise strawberry meringue pie- pjxg05a

 
                 SURPRISE STRAWBERRY MERINGUE PIE - PJXG05A
 
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 Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Desserts                         Pies
                 Fruits                           Quick
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   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
 
 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. Judy Garnett Pjxg05a
 
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