Nutcracker Pie

Prep: 15 min Cook: 40 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

Nutcracker Pie is a light, nutty meringue-based dessert with crispy crackers and caramelized pecans, perfect for festive occasions or a unique sweet treat.

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Ingredients

  • 3 egg whites
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 10 crushed saltine crackers
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  1. Beat egg whites until foamy.
  2. Add cream of tartar and continue beating.
  3. Gradually add sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
  4. Fold in crushed saltine crackers, chopped pecans, and vanilla extract.
  5. Pour the mixture into a greased 9-inch pie pan.
  6. Bake for 40 minutes at 325°F (163°C).

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

554 kcal 28% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 25.6g 51% DV
Total Fat 24.4g 31% DV
Carbs 44.4g 16% DV
Fiber 4.2g 15% DV
Sugar 5.6g 11% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 452mg 20% DV
Potassium 4634mg 99% DV
Cholesterol 3.3mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 5mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 9.4mg 10% DV
Calcium 81.5mg 6% DV
Iron 3mg 17% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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