Possum Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

22 Ritz crackers, crushed
1 c. sugar
1 c. chopped pecans
3 egg whites
1 tsp. vanilla
8 oz. heavy cream, whipped (for top)

Preparation

Add 1/2 cup sugar and all chopped nuts to crushed crackers. Mix well and set aside.
Beat egg whites until stiff, but not dry. Add remaining 1/2 cup sugar and vanilla gradually and beat until peaks will hold.
Fold the 2 mixtures together carefully; turn into greased baking dish (or 9-inch pie plate).
Bake at 350\u00b0 for about 25 minutes.
When cool, top with whipped cream (and coconut, if desired) and chill.