Soda Cracker Pie

Soda Cracker Pie

Crust:
14 soda (saltine) crackers
1 tsp. baking powder
1 cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)
3 egg whites
1 cup sugar
1 tsp. vanilla

Topping: 
1/2 pint (1 cup) whipping cream
4 Tbs. powdered sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Crush soda crackers. Add baking powder to the nuts. Beat egg whites until stiff and add sugar gradually. Add nut mixture and vanilla. Fold crushed crackers into egg mixture and pour into greased pie plate. Bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees. Let cool 2 hours. Whip cream until stiff. Add powdered sugar and vanilla. Spread over pie. Refrigerate for 6-8 hours.