20 Ritz Crackers; Crushed *
1 ts Baking Powder
3 Egg Whites; Large
1 c Sugar
1 ts Vanilla Extract
1/2 c Pecans; Halves
3 oz Milk Chocolate; Fine Shred
* Crush Ritz Crackers to crumbs.
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Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Mix cracker crumbs and baking powder. Beat
egg whites stiff, then very gradually add sugar, continiuing to beat. Add
vanilla. Fold egg whites and crackers together. Put in a buttered 9-inch
pie plate.
Arrange pecans across top. Bake 30 minutes. Remove from oven, Sprinkle
with shredded chocolate, then put under the broiler for a few seconds,
watching closely so that the chocolate melts but does not scorch.
Serve with ice cream or whipped cream.
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Yields
8 Servings