Name: The Retro Dessert I'm Making on Repeat for the Holidays
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 50 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American, Southern
Ingredients: 3 large egg whites; 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1 cup granulated sugar; 18 saltine crackers (2 ounces), crushed; 1/2 cup chopped pecans, plus extra for garnishing; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons crushed pineapple

Ingredients

8 serv.

3 large egg whites
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 cup granulated sugar
18 saltine crackers (2 ounces), crushed
1/2 cup chopped pecans, plus extra for garnishing
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 tablespoons crushed pineapple

Instructions

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1 Lightly coat a 9-inch glass pie pan with nonstick spray and set aside.
2 Add the egg whites and cream of tartar to a large glass mixing bowl and whip with a hand mixer on medium speed until frothy, about 2 minutes. With the mixer on medium speed, gradually stream in the sugar. Continue to beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form, about 8 more minutes. Gently fold the Saltine crackers, pecans, and vanilla into the meringue. Scoop into the prepared pie plate. Use a spoon or spatula to gently press the egg white mixture into an even layer that covers the bottom and sides of the plate, like a thick crust.
3 Bake the pie crust until set but not browned, 20 to 22 minutes. The exterior will be dry and hard when lightly pressed, with a matte finish. Let the pie crust cool completely before making the topping, about 1 hour.
4 Once the crust has cooled, whip the heavy cream until frothy using the whisk attachment on a stand mixer or a hand mixer, about 1 minute. Add the sugar and whisk on medium speed until medium peaks form, 5 to 6 minutes. The mixture will be doubled in volume with peaks that stand then fall over when you remove a beater. Gently fold the crushed pineapple into the whipped cream. Add the topping to the pie crust, smoothing it out. If desired, top with a little more pineapple and a sprinkle of nuts. Serve immediately. Love the recipe? Leave us stars and a comment below!