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Title: Cherry Meringe Dessert
Categories: Dessert
Yield: 6 Servings
| 3 | Egg whites | |
| 1/4 | ts | Cream of tartar |
| 3/4 | c | Sugar |
| Filling: | ||
| 1 | pk | (3 oz.) cream cheese; softened |
| 1/4 | c | Confectioner's sugar |
| 1/2 | ts | Vanilla extract |
| 1 | c | Whipping cream; whipped |
| 1 | cn | (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 tablespoon 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 275 for 1 1/2 hours. Turn oven off and do not open door. Let cool in oven for 1 hour. 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.
Posted to MM-Recipes Digest V4 #5
Recipe by: Taste of Home
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