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Ritz Cracker Pie

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Ritz Cracker Pie

So, let’s talk dessert. This Ritz Cracker Pie is loaded with yummy flavors and packed with history. This was my Grandpa’s favorite pie. When I was younger I remember making this pie with my Grandma. This recipe is SO old, one of the ingredients was Dairy Whip!

I had no idea what Dairy Whip was, so I had to ask my mom. Apparently years before Cool Whip was invented you had to mix a dry powder with cream. Let’s just say how thankful I am for the updated times!

This Ritz Cracker Pie recipe is like pecan pie, but only better!

List of ingredients:

  • 25 Ritz Crackers
  • 3 egg whites
  • 1/2 cup pecans
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 tub of cool whip

Crush the crackers with your hands into a large bowl. Then add the pecans, sugar, baking powder and vanilla. Beat the eggs whites until stiff and add to the bowl. Mix altogether. Pour the mixture into a greased 9″ pie pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 25-30 minutes. After the pie has cooled add 1 tub of cool whip to the top of the pie.

Step 1: Crush 25 Ritz crackers with your hands into a large mixing bowl. This was about one sleeve of crackers.

Ritz Crackers

Step 2: Add 1/2 cup chopped pecans, 1 cup sugar, 1 tsp baking powder and 1 tsp vanilla into the large mixing bowl with the crackers.

Ritz Cracker Pie

Step 3: Using either a hand or stand mixer, beat 3 eggs on high until still peaks form.

Beating Egg Whites

Step 4: Carefully fold the egg whites into the dry ingredients. Be careful not to deflate. Then pour the mixture into a greased 9″ round pan pan.

Ritz Cracker Pie

Step 5: Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until a knife is clean when you insert it into the center of the pie.

Pecan Pie

Step 6: After the pie has cooled, add a whole tub of Cool Whip on top of the pie.

Pecan Pie with Cool Whip

Serve with a hot cup of coffee or tea! Enjoy the sweet life with wonderful family and friends!

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Comments

  1. Maria says

    Your pie looks beautiful and delicious! I’ve never heard of using Ritz crackers before, but it sounds really good! There’s never been a pie I didn’t like! 🙂

  2. Cathy says

    I have been baking for years and never heard of a Ritz pie! Love this – totally unique! Pinning and I can’t wait to try this for a get-together and see the reactions! Sounds delicious! Thanks for hosting! I hope you will come by and visit me at APeekIntoMyParadise.blogspot.com. A few giveaways, link party this Friday and a blogger opportunity for a Holiday Giveaway. =) Hope your having a terrific weekend! Cathy

  6. LydiaF says

    I remember the pie and recipe on the Ritz box (yes I’m that old). They had the crackers piled up like apple slices. I remember the powdery stuff that could be made into whipped topping. It was called Dream Whip (in Maryland) and they still sell it. My mom would make a neat cake frosting by mixing it with pudding mix. Fun memories!

  9. Nat D. says

    This looks amazing! I’ll bet the salty of the Ritz makes this so mouth-watering!!! Love that it’s passed down from your grandpa.

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