Nic-Nac Nutcracker Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 egg whites
1 c. sugar
1 Tbsp. vanilla
1 c. pecan pieces
22 round buttery crackers, crumbled (Ritz)
1 pt. whipping cream or Cool Whip

Preparation

Beat egg whites until slightly stiff.
Add sugar gradually, beating constantly.
Add real vanilla; beat just to mix.
Fold in nuts and cracker crumbs.
Pour into well-greased pie plate and microwave for 4 1/2 to 5 minutes at High power.
After pie is cooled, slather with whipped cream or Cool Whip.
May be garnished with brown sugar, cinnamon and fruit slices if desired.