Raspberry Soda-Cracker Pie
Recipe from Midwest Living

Meringue, soda crackers, and pecans form a spectacular crust for a filling of whipped cream and berries in this mouthwatering pie.


Raspberry Soda-Cracker Pie

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Servings: 8 servings
Prep Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
Related Categories: Meringue, Pie, Raspberries, Summer, Whipped Cream
 
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Ingredients
  • 4 
    egg whites
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  • 1/4  teaspoon
    cream of tartar
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  • 1  teaspoon
    vanilla
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  • 1  cup
    sugar
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  • 16 
    saltine crackers, crushed
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  • 1/2  cup
    chopped pecans
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  • 1  cup
    whipping cream
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  • 1/3  cup
    sugar
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  • 1  teaspoon
    vanilla
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  • 2  to 3 cups
    fresh or frozen raspberries, blueberries, sliced strawberries or blackberries
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Directions
1.
Grease and flour a 9-inch pie plate. Set aside.
2.
In a large bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until foamy. Beat in 1 teaspoon vanilla. Gradually beat in the 1 cup sugar until stiff peaks form (tips stand straight). Fold in crackers and pecans.
3.
Transfer egg mixture to prepared pie plate, spreading over bottom and side. Bake in a 325 degree F oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until golden. Cool.
4.
For filling, in a large bowl, beat cream, the 1/3 cup sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla until soft peaks form (tips curl). Fold in berries. Spoon into crust. Store in the refrigerator. Makes 8 servings.
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