Cherry Meringue Dessert Recipe
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Cherry Meringue Dessert

By: Bernardine Adamson  
"'It's hard to resist this elegant treat with its sweet cherry flavor and fun crunchy crust,' writes Bernardine Adamson of Sarcoxie, Missouri, 'It won first place in the desserts category at my husband's company picnic.'"

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Ingredients

  • 6 egg whites
  • 3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 cups crushed saltine crackers
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 (8 ounce) container frozen reduced-fat frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 1 (20 ounce) can reduced-sugar cherry pie filling

Directions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until foamy. Add cream of tartar and vanilla; beat until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, until stiff glossy peaks form. Fold in saltines and pecans.
  2. Transfer to a 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned and edges begin to crack. Cool on a wire rack. Spread whipped topping over crust. Carefully spoon pie filling over top.

Footnotes

  • Nutritional Analysis: One piece equals 241 calories, 6 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 129 mg sodium, 45 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fruit, 1 starch, 1 fat.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 27, 2008 by Denise 
Will make again. Very nice dessert, refreshing change. I used sugar free cool whip and added... MORE
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Reviewed on Oct. 7, 2008 by Maya 
Super-good! The meringue/saltine crust was surprisingly delicious--it didn't taste at all... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 31, 2008 by DRAGONSHEART64 
My mother made this recipe for at least 40 years. It was a huge hit every where she took it... MORE
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Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2009 by Crissi 
This is a fabulous summer dessert recipe. Light, airy and delicious. The only changes I made... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 6, 2009 by Mallinda 
My sister-in-law used to make this, but it's been years since I've eaten it and I just wanted... MORE

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