Description
I got this out of a country cooking book. It makes a beautiful presentation. Bridal showers and baby showers are perfect occasions, but dinner is a good one too.
Very yummy.
Ingredients
- Egg Whites
- Cream Of Tartar
- Sugar
- Saltine
- Pecans
- Vanilla
- Fresh Strawberries
- Mini Marshmallows
- Cool Whip
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar, until soft peaks form
- Gradually add sugar till stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved
- Fold in crackers and pecans and vanilla
- Spread on bottom and up sides of a greased 10 inch deep dish pie plate
- Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes or till lightly browned
- Cool completely
- Slice the strawberries and mash slightly
- Drain juice and reserve 1 / 2 cup
- In a saucepan, combine marshmallows and reserved juice
- Cook and stir over medium heat till marshmallows are melted
- Refrigerate till cooled and partially set
- Remove from fridge and add strawberries and whipped topping to marshmallow mixture
- Add a drop of red food coloring if desired
- Spoon mixture into meringue shell and smooth top
- Refrigerate several hours or overnight to set completely