Ingredients

  • 3 egg whites
  • 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 8 soda crackers, finely crushed
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 quart praline ice cream, softened
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped

Method

  • Preheat oven to 275 degrees.
  • Beat egg whites to stiff peaks, gradually adding sugars.
  • Fold in crackers, baking powder, vanilla and pecans.
  • Spread on sides and bottom of a 10-inch pie pan.
  • Bake 40 minutes.
  • Meringue will crack when removed from oven.
  • When completely cooled, fill with ice cream.
  • Top with whipped cream and freeze.
  • Remove from freezer 5 minutes before serving.
  • Serves 10.