Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch pie plate.

Step 2

In a large bowl, beat egg whites with an electric mixer on high until soft peaks form. Add vanilla and gradually add sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.

Step 3

Mix in cracker crumbs, pecans, and baking powder. Gently stir until well mixed.

Step 4

Transfer mixture to prepared pie plate and spread across the bottom and up the sides. Bake 30 minutes.

Step 5

Place in refrigerator to chill.

Step 6

To make the filling, combine heavy cream, maple syrup, and vanilla in a mixing bowl and beat on high with an electric mixer until thick.

Step 7

Scoop into cooled pie shell and spread into an even layer.

Step 8

Sprinkle pecans around the edge. Chill until ready to serve. Enjoy!