Fluffy Strawberry Meringue Pie

Name: Fluffy Strawberry Meringue Pie
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8-10 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 egg whites; 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1 cup sugar; 1/2 cup crushed saltine (about 12 crackers); 1/2 cup pecans, crushed; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 2 pints fresh strawberries, divided; 4 cups miniature marshmallows; 1 (12 ounce) carton frozen whipped topping, thawed; red food coloring

Submitted by Chef mariajane

"This is such a sensational pie, the meringue shell just makes it so different."

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photo by KerfuffleUponWincle

Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 10
Serves:: 8-10

ingredients

3 egg whites
¹⁄₄ teaspoon cream of tartar
1 cup sugar
¹⁄₂ cup crushed saltine (about 12 crackers)
¹⁄₂ cup pecans, crushed
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 pints fresh strawberries, divided
4 cups miniature marshmallows
1 (12 ounce) carton frozen whipped topping, thawed
red food coloring

directions

In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar 1 tablespoons at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Fold in the crackers, pecans and vanilla.
Spread onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 10-inch deep pie pan. Bake at 350F for 25-30 minutes or until meringue is lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Set aside 1 strawberry for garnish.
Slice half the strawberries and set aside. In a bowl, mash the remaining strawberries; drain juice, reserving 1/2 cup. In a saucepan, combine marshmallows and reserved juice. Cook and stir over low heat until marshmallows are melted. Refrigerate until partially set.
Fold the sliced and mashed strawberries and whipped topping into marshmallow mixture. Spoon into meringue shell. Garnish with reserved strawberry.
Refrigerate for 3 hours or until set.

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Reviews

LOVED the meringue crust with it's chewy texture ~ I toasted the pecans in a dry hot iron skillet before chopping them! The strawberry filling was very sweet and I added the juice of half a lemon ~ if you aren't concerned about the sweetness, and don't add any lemon juice, your filling should be much firmer than mine! Tagged for Rhapsody in Rouge! French Strawberry Fair in May 2010 in the French Forum! EDITED 06-15-2010: The sliced pie was much firmer the next day ~ I suppose I was just anxious to try it, and my photo was taken before it was adequately chilled! :)

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Chef mariajane

I am a 56 year old Gramma that, for the first time in my life, has purchase myself a computer, and I didn't know what i was missing!! I have a husband tha I adore, and 4 grandchildren that of course surpass all others - lol - I am disabled, and am an at home person, so I have a lot of time on my hands, to play with my recipes, and I am enjoying every bit of it - My husband will eat anything that I cook, so I have carte blanche as far as that goes, so I have a great time trying out new recipes. Paula Deen has published some of my favorite cookbooks, her recipes are easy and quick to do. Her sweets are fantastics, especially her pound cakes, Yummm I guess the dish that I am famous for is my Christmas ham - my family all comes home for Christmas, and if i don't have my ham they are dissapointed, and my grandson wants the pistachio squares!!! so I guess that is the dishes that I'm famous for.

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