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Ritz Pecan Pie

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This is a mock pecan pie made with Ritz crackers, posted by Doc Donald.

Ingredients:

  • 20 Ritz Crackers; Crushed
  • 1 ts baking powder
  • 3 egg whites, large
  • 1 c sugar
  • 1 ts vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup pecan halves
  • 3 oz milk chocolate, finely grated

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 325° F.

Mix together the Ritz cracker crumbs and baking powder. Beat egg whites until stiff, then very slowly add sugar, continuing to beat. Add vanilla. Fold egg whites and crackers together. Put in a buttered 9-inch pie plate. Arrange pecans across top.

Bake 30 minutes. Remove from oven, Sprinkle with shredded chocolate, then put under the broiler for a few seconds, watching closely so that the chocolate melts but does not scorch. Serve with ice cream or whipped cream.

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Blast from the pastNovember 25, 2008By nsavory
"I originally made this recipe in Home Ec back in the 60's. I loved it; then I lost it. I'm so glad I searched for and found it. It is a light alternative to some of the heavy desserts that are traditional at the holidays. Woo-Hoo!"

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