Walnut Meringue Pie

Yield: Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

Add egg whites, room temperature to shopping list 3 egg whites, room temperature

Add salt to shopping list 1/4 teaspoon salt

Add baking powder to shopping list 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Add granulated sugar to shopping list 1 cup granulated sugar

Add vanilla extract to shopping list 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Add broken walnuts to shopping list 2/3 cup broken walnuts

Add Ritz Crackers, broken in fourths to shopping list 20 Ritz Crackers, broken in fourths

Add cut-up fresh fruits in season, or canned, very well-drained to shopping list 4 cups cut-up fresh fruits in season, or canned, very well-drained

Add heavy cream, whipped, unsweetened to shopping list 1/2 cup heavy cream, whipped, unsweetened

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Directions:

Beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Add salt and baking powder. Gradually beat in sugar; continue beating until stiff and glossy. Add vanilla extract. Lightly fold in next two ingredients. Spread mixture over bottom and sides of well-greased pie plate. Build up sides. Bake in preheated slow oven ( 325 F. ) 25 to 30 minutes. Cool completely on wire rack. Just before serving, fill center with fruit. Serve cream separately.

Recipe compliments of Pet-Ritz.

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