Cherry Meringue Dessert Recipe

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Cherry Meringue Dessert
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Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • filling:
  • 1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream , whipped
  • 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling

Directions:

  1. Place egg whites in a small bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Add cream of tartar; beat 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.
  2. Spoon meringue onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Using the back of a spoon, form meringue into a 9-in. heart shape, building up edges slightly.
  3. Bake at 275° for 1-1/2 hours. Turn oven off and do not open door; leave meringue in oven for 1 hour. Remove from the oven; cool completely.
  4. In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, confectioners' 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.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 206.7 Kcal (865 kJ)
Calories from fat 87.86 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.76g 15%
Cholesterol 32.6mg 11%
Sodium 68.32mg 3%
Potassium 73.13mg 2%
Total Carbs 27.97g 9%
Sugars 24.71g 99%
Dietary Fiber 0.14g 1%
Protein 2.64g 5%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Iron 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 289.97 Kcal (1214 kJ)
Calories from fat 123.26 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.7g 15%
Cholesterol 45.73mg 11%
Sodium 95.85mg 3%
Potassium 102.59mg 2%
Total Carbs 39.23g 9%
Sugars 34.67g 99%
Dietary Fiber 0.2g 1%
Protein 3.7g 5%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Iron 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 28.1mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.9
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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