FLUFFY STRAWBERRY MERINGUE PIE

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The most wonderful light strawberry pie I have ever tasted. Got the recipe from a friend here in the Bahamas.

Provided by mewmew

Categories     Pie

Time 50m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup saltine, crushed (about 12 crackers)
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 pints fresh strawberries, divided
4 cups miniature marshmallows
1 (8 ounce) carton frozen whipped topping, thawed
red food coloring (optional)

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Fold in the crackers, pecans and vanilla.
  • Spread onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 10-inch deep dish pie plate. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 - 30 minutes or until meringue is lightly browned. cool on wire rack.
  • Set aside one strawberry for garnish. Slice half of the strawberries; set aside. In a bowl, mash the remaining strawberries; drain juice reserving 1/2 cup. In a saucepan, combine marshmallows and reserved juice. Cook and stir over low heat until marshmallows are melted. Refrigerate until partially set.
  • Fold the sliced and mashed strawberries and whipped topping into marshmallow mixture. Add food coloring if desired. Spoon into meringue shell. Garnish with the reserved strawberry. Refrigerate for 3 hours or until set. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363, Fat 12.8, SaturatedFat 6.7, Sodium 78.8, Carbohydrate 61.9, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 50.5, Protein 3.6

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