Cherry Meringe Dessert

Cherry Meringe Dessert

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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

9 inch heart shape, building up the edges slightly. Bake at

275 for 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. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -