Cherry Meringue Pie Recipe

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Cherry Meringue Pie Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 15 min. + chilling

Yield: 8-10 Servings

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Ingredients

3 egg whites
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup crushed saltines (about 12 crackers)
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
TOPPING:
1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling

Directions

In a large bowl, beat egg whites and vinegar 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. Fold in the cracker crumbs, pecans, baking powder and vanilla.
Spread onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased deep dish 9-in. pie plate. Bake at 350° for 14-18 minutes or until meringue is lightly browned. Cool on wire rack (meringue shell will fall in center).
In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth. Fold in whipped cream. Spoon into meringue shell. Top with pie filling. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving. Yield: 8-10 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 piece) equals 280 calories, 10 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 18 mg cholesterol, 134 mg sodium, 46 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Cherry Meringue Pie in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2003, p138

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Reviewed on Jan. 01, 2013 by junglestar

Made this for company on New Year Eve. This was so delicious and creamy. Easy to make. One of my guest said she only like the real cherries, boy did she change her mind. She loved it! Thanks for the recipe, it was a big hit!