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               Surprise Strawberry Meringue Pie (PJXG05A)

Recipe By     : Judy Garnett (PJXG05A)
Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Desserts                         Pies

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  20                    Thin crispy crackers
   1 1/3  c             Sugar
   1 1/2  ts            Baking powder
   1      ts            Vanilla
   4                    Egg whites -- room temp
   1      c             Pecans -- chopped
   1      c             Heavy cream
                        Fresh berries

Preheat oven to 350°F. Crush crackers fine (easiest to do in food
processor). Add baking powder, mix well. Set aside. Beat egg whites
until stiff, not dry. Beat in sugar, a little at a time. When whites
hold stiff peaks, fold in vanilla, pecans, and crumbs, mixing well.
Pour into well-buttered 9" pie plate. Bake 30 minutes until golden
brown and firm. Let cool. Garnish with whipped cream and
strawberries.


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