*  Exported from  MasterCook  *
 
                 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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