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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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Original Recipe Yield 15 servings

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

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.
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.