Strawberry Meringue Pie

• 12 (2-inch) sq. saltine crackers with unsalted tops, crushed
• 3 egg whites, at room temperature
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 c. granulated sugar, divided
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
• 1/2 c. chopped pecans
• 1 (4 oz.) bar sweet cooking chocolate
• 1 Tbsp. butter
• 4 c. hulled strawberries
• 1 c. heavy cream, whipped with 2 Tbsp. confectioners sugar

1. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons cracker crumbs on bottom of well-greased 9-inch pie plate (reserve rest).
2. Beat egg whites until foamy; add tartar and salt.
3. Beat until stiff peaks form. Gradually beat in granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until very stiff.
4. Beat in vanilla until blended.
5. Fold in pecans and cracker crumbs.
6. Spread over bottom and sides of pie plate.

crackers, egg whites, salt, sugar, vanilla, cream of tartar, pecans, bar sweet cooking chocolate, butter, hulled strawberries, heavy cream

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=452822 (may not work)