Strawberry Meringue Pie

Directions

Sprinkle 2 tablespoons cracker crumbs into a greased 9 inch pie plate.

In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites, cream of tartar and salt until soft peaks form.

Gradually add sugar; beat until stiff peaks form.

Fold in the vanilla, pecans and remaining cracker crumbs.

Spread meringue onto the bottom and up the sides of prepared pan.

Bake at 300℉ (150℃) for 45 minutes.

Turn oven off and do not open door; let cool in the oven overnight .

Melt chocolate and butter; drizzle over shell.

Let stand 15 minutes or until set.

Top with berries.

Whip the cream and confectioners’ sugar until soft peaks form; spoon over berries.