Nineteen Sixty-Five Mystery Pie
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Description
This version of Mystery Pie is 35 years old. Airy meringue enfolds crunchy crackers and pecans, all tucked under a smooth layer of whipped cream.
Ingredients
- 3 egg whites
- ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 cup white sugar
- 20 buttery round crackers, crushed
- ¾ cup chopped pecans
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipping cream
- ¼ cup brown sugar
Directions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Generously grease an 8 inch pie pan.
- 2. In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until foamy. Gradually add sugar, continuing to beat until whites form stiff peaks. Fold in crackers, 3/4 cup pecans, and vanilla extract. Pour mixture into pie pan.
- 3. Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, until firm and lightly browned. Remove and cool.
- 4. In a medium bowl, combine whipping cream and brown sugar. Beat until soft peaks form. Spread over cooled pie. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup pecans and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 1 - 8 inch pie
calories: 340.5 kcal
carbohydrates: 37.1 g
protein: 3.4 g
saturated fat: 8 g
cholesterol: 40.8 mg
sodium: 113.7 mg
fiber: 1.2 g
sugar: 30.5 g
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