Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups crushed saltine crackers
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the sugar and vanilla extract until dissolved.
- Mix in the eggs and cream. Add the crushed crackers and mix until combined.
- Pour the cracker mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with chopped pecans if desired.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown and set.
Interesting Facts
- This dessert is often served with a dollop of cream, ice cream, or whipped cream.
- It can be refrigerated and served cold.
- You can substitute the saltine crackers with graham crackers or any other type of crunchy cookie.