Company's Coming Pie

Recipe By : my mom from her sister...
Serving Size : 10
Categories : Desserts

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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20 saltine crackers -- crushed
3 egg whites
1/4 tsp cream of tartar
1 c sugar
1 c pecans -- chopped
2 c cool whip LiteŽ
3/4 c strawberry preserves
1/2 c coconut

Beat egg whites with cream of tartar until stiff. Gradually add sugar. Fold in fine cracker crumbs and chopped nuts. Pour into well greased pie plate.. Bake 25 min at 350°. Cool.

Fold together cool whip and preserves. (I usually mix about 1/2 C cool whip with preserves and stir well before adding remainder.) Pile on top of pie shell. Sprinkle with coconut. Chill and serve.

 

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NOTES : This tastes so rich that 1/10 of a pie is more than enough for most people. You might prefer to slice in eighths and, if you're watching your points, eat just half for 4 points. Many guests will request just this much.

 

285 calories 1.6 fiber 11 fat 6 points