Cherry Meringue Dessert Recipe - Cooking Index
Cherry Meringue Dessert Recipe - Cooking Index
| 3 | Egg whites | |
| 1/4 teaspoon | 1.3ml | Cream of tartar |
| 3/4 cup | 148g / 5.2oz | Sugar |
| Filling | ||
| 1 | Cream cheese - softened (3 oz.) | |
| 1/4 cup | 49g / 1.7oz | Confectioner's sugar |
| 1/2 teaspoon | 2.5ml | Vanilla extract |
| 1 cup | 237ml | Whipping cream - whipped |
| 1 | Cherry pie filling - (21 oz.) |
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 275F 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.
Source:
Taste of Home
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