Mystery Pie
📜 Collection: John B. Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Desserts An intriguing archival dessert recipe featuring a light, nutty meringue-like base made with crushed crackers. Top with your favorite gelatin, sherbet, or any topping of choice.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | 25 mins | None | 8 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Pie pan
- Mixing bowl
- Baking dish
Ingredients
Pie Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Egg Whites | Stiffly beaten |
| 1 tbsp | Baking Powder | |
| 1 cup | Sugar | |
| 1 cup | Nuts | Chopped, or coconut |
| 21 | Ritz Crackers | Crushed |
| 1 tbsp | Butter | For greasing pan |
Instructions
Step 1: Preparation and Baking
- Butter pie pan with 1 tbsp butter. Mix all together: 3 stiffly beaten egg whites, 1 tbsp baking powder, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup chopped nuts or coconut, and 21 crushed Ritz crackers.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes until golden and set.
Step 2: Topping
- Top with jello, crushed berries, sherbet, or anything of your choice.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Bake the crust ahead of time and add toppings just before serving.
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