Brownie Meringue Pie

In Union Grove, Wisconsin, Julie Moyer stirs chocolate cookie crumbs and chopped nuts into a meringue mixture to create this rich dessert. It's sweetly priced at a mere 22¢ a wedge.

SERVINGS

8

CATEGORY

Dessert

METHOD

Baked

PREP

20 min.

COOK

30 min.

TOTAL

50 min.

INGREDIENTS

  • 3 egg whites
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup crushed chocolate wafers
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

DIRECTIONS

In a small bowl, beat egg whites and vanilla on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form. Gently fold in the wafer crumbs and nuts. Spread into a greased 9-in. pie plate.
    Bake at 300° for 30-40 minutes or until the top appears dry and is lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.
    In another mixing bowl, beat the whipping cream and confectioners' sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread over the pie. Refrigerate for 3-4 hours. Yield: 8 servings.

Printed from tasteofhome.com Jul 6, 2008

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