Cracker Pie II

Here is a light, sweet meringue pie that's studded with black walnuts. The surprise ingredient is crushed crackers.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 238 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 3 egg whites
• 1 cup chopped black walnuts
• 16 buttery round crackers, crushed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 320 degrees F (160 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9-inch pie plate.

Step 2

In a large glass or metal bowl, beat egg whites until soft mounds form. Gradually add sugar and baking powder while continuing to beat. Whip whites until stiff peaks form. Fold in crushed crackers, vanilla, and walnuts. Pour mixture into greased pie plate.

Step 3

Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes. Cool before serving. Garnish with whipped cream.