Nineteen Sixty-Five Mystery Pie

Egg whites are whipped until stiff and beautiful, and then cracker crumbs and pecans are folded in. This luscious filling is spooned into a prepared crustless pie plate and baked until set. Brown sugar whipped cream is then spooned over the cooled pie.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 341 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup white sugar
• ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
• 3 egg whites
• ¾ cup chopped pecans
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 20 buttery round crackers, crushed
• 1 cup whipping cream

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Generously grease an 8 inch pie pan.

Step 2

In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until foamy. Gradually add sugar, continuing to beat until whites form stiff peaks. Fold in crackers, 3/4 cup pecans, and vanilla extract. Pour mixture into pie pan.

Step 3

Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, until firm and lightly browned. Remove and cool.

Step 4

In a medium bowl, combine whipping cream and brown sugar. Beat until soft peaks form. Spread over cooled pie. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup pecans and refrigerate until ready to serve.