Surprise Strawberry Meringue Pie Pjxg05a

20 Thin crispy crackers

1 1/3 cups Sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons Baking powder

1 teaspoon Vanilla

4 Egg whites -- rm temp

1 cup Pecans -- chopped

1 cup Heavy cream

Fresh berries

Preheat oven to 350 deg. Crush crackers fine (easiest to do in food processor). Add baking powder, mix well.Set aside. Beat egg whites until stiff, not dry. Beat in sugar, a little at a time. When whites hold stiff peaks, fold in vanilla, pecans, and crumbs, mixing well.Pour into well-buttered 9 inch pie plate. Bake 30 minutes until golden brown and firm. Let cool. Garnish with whipped cream and strawberries. Judy Garnett Pjxg05a