Recipe By : Suzy Lewis (Taste of Home)
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Pies & Pastries
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/3 c Saltines -- crushed & divided
3 Egg whites
1/4 ts Cream of tartar
1/8 ts Salt
1 c Sugar
1 ts Vanilla extract
1/2 c Pecans -- toasted, chopped
4 oz German sweet chocolate
2 tb Butter
4 c Strawberries -- halved
1 c Whipping cream
2 tb Confectioners' sugar
Sprinkle 2 tb cracker crumbs into a greased 9" pie plate. In a mixing
bowl, beat egg whites, cream of tartar, and salt until soft peaks
form. Gradually add sugar; beat until stiff peaks form. Fold in the
vanilla, pecans, and remaining cracker crumbs. Spread meringue onto
the bottom and up the sides of prepared pan. Bake at 300 F for
45 minutes. Turn oven off and do not open door; let cool in the oven
overnight. Melt chocolate and butter; drizzle over shell. Let stand
15 minutes or until set. Top with berries. Whip the cream and
confectioners' sugar until soft peaks form; spoon over berries.
