pecan delight pie

(1 RATING)
60 Pinches
Dallas, TX
Updated on Nov 10, 2010

They use to have this at Wyatt's Cafeteria. It is too good for words and again so simple to make.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake
yield 1 if you don't let anyone else have any. :-)

Ingredients

  • 3 - egg whites
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1-1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 20 - ritz crackers (crushed) yes....i know what you're thinking
  • 1 cup pecans (chopped)
  • 1 pint whipping cream
  • - butter for greasing pie pan

How To Make pecan delight pie

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease 9-inch pie pan with butter (not margarine or oil)
  • Step 2
    Beat egg white until stiff, add sugar gradually. Add vanilla and baking powder. Beat until thick. Fold in pecans and cracker crumbs.
  • Step 3
    Whip cream with a little sugar until stiff.
  • Step 4
    Pour mixture into pie pan and bake for 30 minutes. Let cool for 30 minutes or until pie is cool enough to put the whipped cream on it. Refrigerate until chilled. Then get your fork ready and hide.

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Category: Pies
Method: Bake
Culture: Southern
Ingredient: Nuts

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