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Cherry Meringue Pie

People are surprised to hear this pie's meringue crust features saltines. The cream cheese and cherry pie filling make this dessert extra special.

8-10 ServingsPrep: 20 min. Bake: 15 min. + chilling

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

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Cherry Meringue Pie (continued)

Directions (continued)

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.

Nutrition 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.