Ritz Cracker Pie
["20 Ritz crackers", "1 c. chopped nuts", "3/4 c. sugar, divided", "1/4 tsp. vanilla", "1/2 pt. whipping cream", "3 large egg whites", "grated coconut (optional)"]
["Crumble crackers and mix with nuts and half the sugar. Beat egg whites until stiff and add to the remaining sugar. Pour egg whites into dry ingredients; add vanilla. Mix well and pour into a buttered pie plate. Bake at 325\u00b0 for 25 minutes. Allow pie to cool. Beat whipping cream and 1 teaspoon sugar. When stiff, pour over top of pie."]
["crackers", "nuts", "sugar", "vanilla", "whipping cream", "egg whites", "coconut"]