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Growing up, we had a Luby’s Cafeteria near our house and my family loved going. Lucky for me, my boyfriend and his family also loved going…so I got to go quite a bit. It was a sad day when all the Luby’s near us shut down, but my boyfriend’s mother (now my mother-in-law) bought their cookbook. YEAH!
To this day, I haven’t made anything from the book, but I beg my mother-in-law to make one of my very favorite pies…Butternut Brownie Pie. I have no idea where it got it’s name because there is no brownie in it. It’s more of a crunchy meringue (like meringue cookies) with lots of pecans and whipped cream. I begged her to make it for our new year’s celebration and she agreed. This time, she brought me the recipe. I think that was my hint to start making it myself.
Heat oven to 300F. Lightly spray a 9-inch pie plate with nonstick cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, beat egg whites and baking powder until soft peaks form. Add cream of tartar, beating constantly. Add 1 cup of sugar, a tablespoon at a time, beating constantly until stiff peaks form. Using a rubber scraper, fold in graham crackers and pecan pieces. Spoon into pie plate.
Bake 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
In a small, chilled bowl and using chilled beaters, beat cream just until it begins to thicken. Add remaining 1/4 cup of sugar and vanilla and continue beating until stiff peaks form. Do not overbeat. Top pie with whipped cream. Sprinkle with additional pecans and refrigerate until served.
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My kids would love to make this! It sounds great!
Yes, this pie is delicious. So glad that your MIL brought it on New Year’s for all to enjoy. I haven’t had it in a long time. This pie is extremely rich and sweet. I couldn’t even finish my piece. Because of the way the pie is made, it is difficult to cut. It does not cut into beautiful, even slices – even Luby’s had a hard time presenting beautiful pieces of pie.
But that didn’t keep it from flying off the shelf. I remember one time at Luby’s, there was no pie left on the counter and they sent the manager to the kitchen to “find” another piece of pie — just for you– and he did! Love this pie. It is great. Mom
Oh my, I could really get into this. This is an awesome recipe that I’ll have to try. Right up my alley!
Forgot to put this in my first comment. I remember Luby’s growing up in San Antonio. I loved that place!
Looks yummy!
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This looks so yummy! I would love to try this recipe. Your pictures are so lovely too! I’d love if you’d link up to my party going on!
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