Lots of good things are folded into whipped egg whites to make this pie 's filling: pecans, crushed crackers, vanilla and sugar. It 's then piled into a prepared crust, baked, and garnished with whipped topping and shredded coconut. No possums in this pie
INGREDIENTS (for 8 servings):
- 3 egg whites
- 30 butter crackers, crushed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 2 tablespoons flaked coconut
PREPARATION:
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
In a large bowl, whip egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold in crackers, vanilla, sugar and nuts.
Spread evenly into 9 inch pie pan. Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 20 minutes. Cool completely.
Spread whipped topping over pie, then sprinkle with coconut.