Description
Soda Cracker Pie is a nostalgic, airy dessert made from crushed soda crackers, egg whites, and sugar. It bakes into a crisp, golden meringue-like shell with a soft, chewy center, topped with whipped cream and fresh fruit for a light and elegant treat.
Ingredients
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 20 crushed soda crackers (about 1 cup)
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 1 ½ cups whipped cream (for topping)
- 1 ½ cups fresh berries or sliced fruit (strawberries, raspberries, or peaches)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch pie plate or baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add sugar and baking powder while beating until stiff, glossy peaks form.
- Gently fold in vanilla, crushed soda crackers, and nuts (if using) with a spatula.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pie plate and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until the top is golden and slightly crisp.
- Let the pie cool completely at room temperature for about 1 hour.
- Top with whipped cream and fresh fruit just before serving.
Notes
For best texture, add whipped cream and fruit right before serving.Use gluten-free soda crackers to make this pie gluten-free.Add citrus zest or shredded coconut for extra flavor in the meringue.Cracks on top are normal and part of the pie’s rustic appeal.Homemade whipped cream is recommended, but store-bought works in a pinch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
