Pecan Meringue Pie

Name: Pecan Meringue Pie
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 3 large egg whites; 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup graham cracker crumbs; 1 cup chopped pecans; TOPPING:; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; Additional chopped pecans

My good friend sent me this recipe and when I made it, it was every bit as delicious as she said! I love making it for Thanksgiving.—Anne Powers, Munford, Alabama

Ingredients

3 large egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1 cup chopped pecans
TOPPING:
1 cup heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional chopped pecans

Directions

Place egg whites in a bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350°. Add cream of tartar to whites; beat on medium speed until foamy. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high until sugar is dissolved. Continue beating until stiff peaks form. Fold in vanilla, cracker crumbs and pecans.
Spread into a greased 9-in. pie plate. Bake until lightly browned, 25-30 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack.
For topping, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add sugar and vanilla; beat until soft peaks form. Spread over meringue; if desired, sprinkle with additional pecans. Refrigerate until serving.