This is a mock pecan pie made with Ritz crackers
Ingredients:
20 Ritz Crackers; Crushed
1 ts baking powder
3 egg whites, large
1 c sugar
1 ts vanilla extract
1/2 cup McClain's pecan halves
3 oz milk chocolate, finely grated
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 325° F.
Mix together the Ritz cracker crumbs and baking powder. Beat egg whites until stiff, then very slowly add sugar, continuing 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.


