Papa's Angel Pie

When it comes to family get-togethers, there is one thing Papa will always be remembered for, and that is his famous 'Angel Pie'. This is the first year that the whisk has been passed down, and I hope to one day pass it down to my grandchildren, too. Here's hoping it brings as much love to your table.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 450 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• 3 egg whites
• 1 pint heavy cream
• 1 pinch white sugar, or to taste
• 20 buttery round crackers (such as Ritz®), coarsely crumbled

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch pie plate.

Step 2

Beat egg whites in a glass or metal bowl until foamy. Gradually add 1 cup sugar and baking powder, continuing to beat until soft peaks form. Lift your beater or whisk straight up: the egg whites will form soft mounds rather than a sharp peak.

Step 3

Fold crackers and pecans into the egg whites. Add vanilla and stir.

Step 4

Bake pie in preheated oven until set in the middle, about 30 minutes. Set aside to cool to room temperature.

Step 5

Beat cream with pinch sugar in a bowl until stiff peaks form. Lift your beater or whisk straight up: the cream will form sharp peaks. Top cooled pie with whipped cream to serve.