NINETEEN SIXTY-FIVE MYSTERY PIE

Nineteen Sixty-Five Mystery Pie image

This version of Mystery Pie is 35 years old. Airy meringue enfolds crunchy crackers and pecans, all tucked under a smooth layer of whipped cream.

Provided by SAUNDRA

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

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

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Generously grease an 8 inch pie pan.
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.
Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, until firm and lightly browned. Remove and cool.
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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.5 calories, Carbohydrate 37.1 g, Cholesterol 40.8 mg, Fat 20.8 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 113.7 mg, Sugar 30.5 g