20 Ritz crackers, crushed
3 egg whites
1 tsp. baking powder
1 c. sugar
1 c. chopped pecans
1 c. whipping cream

Crush crackers with rolling pin. Add baking powder and mix well. Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry; add sugar slowly and continue beating. Beat until glossy and sugar is thoroughly mixed. With a spoon, stir in crumbs and pecans. Add 1 teaspoon rum or vanilla. Grease (lightly) a 10" pie pan; put mixture in pie pan and bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from oven and cool completely.

Whip cream and add 2 teaspoons of rum or 1 teaspoon vanilla. Pour over pie and let set overnight.

Special Notes: This recipe may be doubled and baked in a 13"x9"x2" pan. After pie is removed from oven a "well" will form in the center, perfect for whipped cream.