Soda Cracker Pie
Soda Cracker Pie is a vintage dessert with a delightfully unique twist, combining the simple charm of crushed saltine crackers with the airy elegance of whipped egg whites. This ingenious recipe creates a golden, meringue-like crust that is both light and crisp, perfectly balanced with the richness of chopped pecans and the sweetness of vanilla extract. Topped with fluffy whipped cream and juicy fresh fruit like strawberries or peaches, this pie is a refreshing treat ideal for any occasion. With just 20 minutes of prep time, this retro recipe is easy to whip up and makes for an impressive dessert that pairs nostalgia with modern-day flavors. Perfect for fans of traditional pies with a playful twist, Soda Cracker Pie will leave everyone asking for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 pieces soda crackers (saltine crackers)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large egg whites
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1 cup fresh fruit (e.g., strawberries, peaches, or berries)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch pie dish lightly with butter or cooking spray and set aside.
In a mixing bowl, crush the soda crackers into fine crumbs. You can use your hands or place the crackers in a zip-top bag and crush with a rolling pin.
Add the granulated sugar and baking powder to the crushed crackers and mix until evenly combined.
In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites on medium-high speed using an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. This will take about 3-5 minutes.
Gently fold the dry cracker mixture into the whipped egg whites using a rubber spatula. Be careful not to deflate the egg whites.
Add the vanilla extract and chopped pecans to the mixture, folding them in gently until just combined.
Pour the mixture into the prepared pie dish and gently spread it out evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and set. The pie will puff up as it bakes but will deflate slightly as it cools.
Once baked, allow the pie to cool completely on a wire rack.
Top the cooled pie with whipped cream and fresh fruit before serving. Slice and serve as a delightful, airy dessert!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2274 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 72.8 g | 93% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.9 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 42 mg | 14% | |
| Sodium | 2426 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 378.1 g | 137% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.0 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 220.3 g | ||
| Protein | 30.4 g | 61% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 215 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 782 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
