DELIGHTFUL STRAWBERRY DESSERT

This pie comes from a lady in Ontario back in 1999.

3 egg whites

1 1/2 cups sugar, divided

3/4 tsp cream of tartar

1/2 cup crushed saltines (about 15 crackers)

1/2 cup flaked coconut

1/2 cup chopped pecans

2 cups whipping cream

1/2 tsp unflavored gelatin

1-qt fresh strawberries, sliced

In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add 1 cup sugar and the cream of tartar, beating until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in the crumbs, coconut and pecans. Spread mixture on the bottom and up sides of a 9-in pie plate. Bake at 375 degrees 20-22 minutes or until lightly browned. Allow to cool completely.

In a mixing bowl, beat cream, gelatin and remaining sugar until stiff peaks form. Fold in the strawberries and pour into the cooled shell. Refrigerate for 2 hours before cutting to serve.

Yield: 10-12 servings.

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