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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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People are surprised to hear this pie's meringue crust features saltines. The cream cheese and cherry pie filling make this dessert extra special. Ingredients:
3 egg whites |
1 teaspoon white vinegar |
1 cup sugar |
1/2 cup crushed saltines (about 12 crackers) |
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans |
1 teaspoon baking powder |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
topping: |
1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened |
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped |
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling |
Directions:
1. In a large 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.
2. Spread onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased deep dish 9-in. pie plate. Bake at 350° for 14-18 minutes or until meringue is lightly browned. Cool on wire rack (meringue shell will fall in center).
3. In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth. Fold in whipped cream. Spoon into meringue shell. Top with pie filling. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving. Yield: 8-10 servings.
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