Recipe for cooking ritzy pecan pie

Desserts to Go with Coffee and Tea :: Nut Pies

Ritzy Pecan Pie

1 1/4 c. crushed Ritz crackers
1 c. chopped pecans
3 egg whites
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract or flavoring

Saving 1/4 c. of pecans for top, mix Ritz and pecans together.

Beat eggs until almost stiff.

Sift together baking powder and sugar. Add crackers and pecans. Fold in eggs all at once, then add vanilla extract or flavoring. Pour into a greased pie pie plate and bake at 350 degrees F for 30 mins.. Cool and top with whipped cream and reserved 1/4 c. chopped pecans. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours.