Strawberry Meringue Pie Recipe

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"This great dessert is simple, so don't be put off by the long directions," says Kathleen Mercier of Orrington, Maine.

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Strawberry Meringue Pie Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 45 min. + cooling

Yield: 6-8 Servings

20 45 65

Ingredients

3 egg whites
1/3 cup finely crushed saltines (about 10 crackers), divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
4 ounces German sweet chocolate, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
4 cups halved fresh strawberries
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Directions

Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons cracker crumbs into a greased 9-in. pie plate; set aside.
Add vanilla, cream of tartar and salt to egg whites. Beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Fold in pecans and remaining cracker crumbs.
Spread evenly onto the bottom and up the sides of prepared pan. Bake at 300° for 45 minutes. Turn oven off and do not open door; let cool in the oven overnight.
In a small heavy saucepan or microwave, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Drizzle over crust. Let stand for 15 minutes or until set. Top with strawberries.
In a chilled small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until soft peaks form. Spoon over berries. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Analysis: 1 piece equals 389 calories, 24 g fat (11 g saturated fat), 48 mg cholesterol, 131 mg sodium, 45 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Strawberry Meringue Pie in Taste of Home June/July 1997, p67

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Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2010 by raceywlf

had trouble getting out of pan, stuck to the bottom, also very sweet. sorry won't be doing this again.

Reviewed on Jun. 25, 2009 by Mamasuejean

Sounds like a very good, very rich dessert. I think I will try it with everything but the whipping cream--use fat-free whipped topping to make it more Weight Watcher friendly. I'd like to know the points for it with the whipped topping.