- 20 Ritz Crackers; crushed
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3 egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup pecan halves
- 3 ounces milk chocolate; finely shredded
- Whipped cream or ice cream
- Preheat oven to 325ºF.
- In a large mixing bowl mix cracker crumbs and baking powder.
- Beat egg whites stiff, then very gradually add sugar, continuing to beat.
- Add vanilla.
- Fold egg whites and crackers together. Put in a buttered 9-inch pie plate.
- Arrange pecans across top.
- Bake in a preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle with shredded chocolate, then put under the broiler for a few seconds, watching closely so that the chocolate melts but does not scorch.
- Serve with Ice Cream or Whipped Cream.
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