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Cherry Meringue Pie

SUBMITTED BY: Susan Card 

"People are surprised to hear this pie's meringue crust features saltines. The cream cheese and cherry pie filling make this dessert extra special."
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 1 time with an average star rating of 5.0
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  35 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 3 egg whites
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup crushed saltine crackers
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • TOPPING:
  • 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
  • 1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites and vinegar on medium speed until soft peaks form, Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Fold in the cracker crumbs, pecans, baking powder and vanilla. Spread onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased deep dish 9-in. pie plate. Bake at 350 degrees F for 14-18 minutes or until meringue is lightly browned. Cool on wire rack (meringue shell will fall in center).
  2. In a small mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and vanilla until fluffy. Fold in the whipped cream. Spoon into meringue shell. Top with pie filling. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 3, 2006 by COURTNEYGRIFF 
This is our family's FAVORITE Christmas dessert! It's also delicious with blueberry filling. ... MORE


 
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