WALNUT MERINGUE PIE CRUST WITH FRUIT FILLING

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Make and share this Walnut Meringue Pie Crust With Fruit Filling recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mercy

Categories     Pie

Time 2h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 egg whites, room temperature
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup chopped walnuts
20 Ritz crackers, broken into fourths
4 cups fruit, of choice fresh or canned,drained well
1/2 cup heavy cream, whipped,unsweetened

Steps:

  • Beat the egg whites until soft peaks form.
  • Add the salt and baking powder.
  • Gradually beat in the sugar; continue beating until stiff and glossy.
  • Add the vanilla extract.
  • Lightly fold in the walnuts and cracker chunks.
  • Spread the mixture over the bottom and sides of a well-greased pie plate; building up the sides.
  • Bake at 325°F for 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Just before serving, fill the center with the drained fruit.
  • Serve the whipped cream on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.3, Fat 13.7, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 20.4, Sodium 183.9, Carbohydrate 32.1, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 26.1, Protein 3.7

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