Barbie Loves Odessa Pie

Barbie is living large in Odessa.  Big hair and gold accessories are the calling card, here. Never fear, what passes for leather is really just pleather.

odessa pie 

I found the recipe for the pie crust online.  It came from a family of pecan farmers in Odessa, Texas.  I took the liberty of adding my own filling. (Page 60 Chocolate Crimes)

crust

Beat:

5 egg whites

¼ teaspoon cream of tartar

Gradually add:

1 cup granulated sugar

Whip to stiff peaks.  Fold in:

2 tablespoons vanilla extract

1 cup chopped pecans

Butter one large deep-dish pie pan. Scoop the meringue mixture into pan, covering bottom and sides, to form a pie shell.  Smooth with spatula.  Bake at 300˚ for 55 minutes.  Turn off oven, open the door and let rest until cool.

filling

In microwave, melt:

½ cup whipping cream

5 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped

5 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped

Cool slightly.  Slowly add:

4 cups whipping cream

Blend well.  Then add:

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Chill at least 4 hours.  Beat mixture on high speed until it forms soft peaks.  Place in pie shell and refrigerate.  Top with whipped cream.