Mystery Pie

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Mystery Pie


This one is a very old oldie but goodie recipe, which used to be passed around as a kind of culinary joke.

I think it dates to Depression days, and it is also known as cracker pie or soda cracker pie. (Mock apple pie, made with Ritz Crackers, is a close relation.)

This pie does not require pie crust.

3 egg whites, beaten stiff
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup crushed saltine crumbs
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 carton whipping cream
.
Beat egg whites stiff, add sugar gradually. Fold in cracker crumbs. Add
pecans, vanilla and baking powder.

Pour into ungreased pie pan.

Bake at 375 degrees 20 to 30 minutes. Cool completely.

Whip cream (do not sweeten) and spread to edges.

Chill at least 12 hours. When the pie is cut, the whipping cream will be
sweet.

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