Stupid Pie: A Surprisingly Delicious and Easy Dessert

Don’t let the name fool you! This “Stupid Pie” is a remarkably simple yet delightful dessert with a unique texture and nutty, vanilla-kissed flavor. The combination of crushed Ritz crackers in a meringue base creates a surprisingly satisfying and easy-to-make treat, topped with creamy whipped topping.

Stupid Pie Recipe

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pie Plate: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch pie plate with nonstick cooking spray or butter. Set the prepared pie plate aside.
2. Prepare Meringue: In a medium mixing bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer on low speed until they become foamy. Gradually increase the mixer speed and continue beating while slowly adding the granulated sugar, a little at a time.
3. Beat to Stiff Peaks: Once all the sugar is incorporated, increase the mixer speed to high and continue beating the egg white and sugar mixture until stiff, glossy peaks form. This means the meringue will hold its shape when the beaters are lifted.
4. Fold in Crackers, Pecans, and Vanilla: Roughly crush the Ritz crackers – you want some texture, not fine crumbs. Gently stir the crushed crackers, chopped pecans, and vanilla extract into the stiff meringue. Fold the ingredients in carefully to avoid deflating the egg whites.
5. Bake the Pie: Spread the meringue mixture evenly into the prepared 9-inch pie plate. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the top of the meringue is lightly golden brown.
6. Cool Completely: Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool completely at room temperature. This is important for the meringue to set properly.
7. Top with Whipped Topping: Once the pie has cooled entirely, spread the thawed whipped topping evenly over the meringue base.
8. Serve: The Stupid Pie can be served immediately, or you can chill it in the refrigerator for a couple of hours to allow it to set up further before slicing and enjoying.