Cherry Meringue Dessert Recipe

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Who can resist luscious cherries floating over a rich creamy layer tucked inside a crispy shell? This tempting dessert looks almost too good to eat, but don't let that stop you—it's sure to impress your sweetheart — Kay Curtis, Guthrie, Oklahoma

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Cherry Meringue Dessert Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 1-1/2 hours + cooling

Yield: 6 Servings

20 90 110

Ingredients

3 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
3/4 cup sugar
FILLING:
1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling

Directions

Place egg whites in a small bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Add cream of tartar; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved.
Spoon meringue onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Using the back of a spoon, form meringue into a 9-in. heart shape, building up edges slightly.
Bake at 275° for 1-1/2 hours. Turn oven off and do not open door; leave meringue in oven for 1 hour. Remove from the oven; cool completely.
In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth. Fold in whipped cream until mixture is well blended. To serve, place heart on a serving platter; fill with cream cheese mixture and top with pie filling. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 piece) equals 426 calories, 20 g fat (12 g saturated fat), 70 mg cholesterol, 103 mg sodium, 59 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Cherry Meringue Dessert in Taste of Home February/March 1997, p37

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Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2012 by abreendre

Much easier than I thought it would be. It takes a lot of time in the oven, so plan ahead. Worth the time. It's light so we could eat with a big celebration dinner