Cherry Meringue Delight
Pillowy meringue, cool whipped cream, and tasty cherries make this a wonderful dessert!
- 4 egg whites
- 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
- 1 1/3 cups sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 1/3 cups soda crackers, broken
- 3/4 cup walnuts
- 1 container whipped topping (8 oz)
- 1 can cherry pie filling (21 oz)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Generously grease a 2 quart oblong baking dish.
In a bowl, using an electric mixer, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until egg whites hold stiff peaks. Beat in sugar and vanilla and blend well. Fold in crackers and nuts.
Pour into prepared baking dish. Bake in preheated oven about 25 minutes. Let cool.
When cool, spread with Cool Whip and then cherry pie filling. Chill thoroughly before serving. Makes 6 servings. Enjoy!