Cherry Meringue Dessertdesserts 3 egg whites 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 3/4 cup sugar 1 filling: 1 pkg (3oz) cream cheese,softened 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup whipping cream, whipped 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Add cream of tartar; beat until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, 1 tbsp. at a time, beating until very stiff peaks form. Cover a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper. Spoon meringue onto foil. Using the back of a spoon, form meringue into a 9 inch heart shape, building up the edges slightly. Bake at 275F for 1 1/2 hrs. Turn oven off and do not open door. Let cool in oven for 1 hr. Remove from the oven; cool completely. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, 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. Typed in MMformat by cjhartlin@msn.com Source: Taste of Home |
