PECAN MERINGUE PIE

Pecan Meringue Pie image

My good friend sent me this recipe and when I made it, it was every bit as delicious as she said! I love making it for Thanksgiving.-Anne Powers, Munford, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 large egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1 cup chopped pecans
TOPPING:
1 cup heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional chopped pecans

Steps:

Place egg whites in a bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes., Preheat oven to 350°. Add cream of tartar to whites; beat on medium speed until foamy. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high until sugar is dissolved. Continue beating until stiff peaks form. Fold in vanilla, cracker crumbs and pecans., Spread into a greased 9-in. pie plate. Bake until lightly browned, 25-30 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. , For topping, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add sugar and vanilla; beat until soft peaks form. Spread over meringue; if desired, sprinkle with additional pecans. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373 calories, Fat 23g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 96mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.