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Pecan Delight

Pecan Delight is a pies recipe made with Sugar, Vanilla, and Heavy Cream. Scale it up or down for the number of people at the table.

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Ingredients

• 1 cup
• 2 tsp
• 1 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Beat egg whites until foamy.

2. 2

   Add 1 cup sugar a little at a time, beating after each addition.

3. 3

   Add 1 teaspoon vanilla.

4. 4

   Continue beating until mixture holds soft peaks.

5. 5

   Mix cracker crumbs and 1 cup pecans.

6. 6

   Fold into meringue mixture a little at a time.

7. 7

   Spoon mixture into an 8" pieplate to form a shell.

8. 8

   Spread evenly.

9. 9

   Bake in a moderate oven, 350 F, for 30 minutes.

10. 10

    Cool thoroughly on a wire cake rack.

11. 11

    Mix cream, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla and almond flavouring. Whip until thick and shiny. Spoon into cold pie shell.

12. 12

    Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup chopped pecans round edge of cream.

13. 13

    Using a sharp knife, cut like a pie.