*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                         Strawberry Meringue Pie

Recipe By     : Suzy Lewis (Taste of Home)
Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Pies & Pastries

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     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.