14graham cracker squaresbroken into 1/2-inch pieces
1 1/2cupspecan piecesdivided use
1cupwhipping cream
1/2teaspoonvanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 300°F and lightly grease a 9-inch pie plate.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg whites and baking powder until soft peaks form. Add the cream of tartar, beating constantly. Add 1 cup of sugar, a tablespoon at a time, beating constantly until stiff peaks form. Use a rubber spatula to fold in the graham crackers and 1 cup of pecan pieces.
Spoon the mixture into the prepared pie plate and bake for 30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool completely on wire rack.
In a small, chilled bowl, using chilled beaters, beat the cream until it just begins to thicken. Add the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar and the vanilla and continue beating until stiff peaks form. Do not overbeat.
Top the pie with the whipped cream and sprinkle with the remaining pecans. Refrigerate until ready to serve.