Cherry Meringe Dessert

* Exported from MasterCook *

Cherry Meringe Dessert

Recipe By : Taste of Home
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : All Newly Typed Not Shared Dessert

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
3 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
3/4 cup sugar
##############################
FILLING:
1 package (3 oz.) cream cheese -- softened
1/4 cup confectioner's 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 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.

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -