Best Cherry Meringue Dessert Recipes

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SWEET CHERRY MERINGUE DESSERT



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"It's hard to resist this elegant treat with its sweet cherry flavor and fun crunchy crust," writes Bernardine Adamson of Sarcoxie, Missouri, "It won first place in the desserts category at my husband's company picnic."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 egg whites
3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups sugar
2 cups crushed saltines (about 60 crackers)
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed
1 can (20 ounces) reduced-sugar cherry pie filling

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the egg whites until foamy. Add cream of tartar and vanilla; beat until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, until stiff glossy peaks form. Fold in saltines and pecans., Transfer to a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned and edges begin to crack. Cool on a wire rack. Spread whipped topping over crust. Carefully spoon pie filling over top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 129mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

TART CHERRY MERINGUE DESSERT



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I've made this cherry dessert for years to serve at baby showers, birthday parties and other special occasions. People really enjoy the tender crust, cherry filling and melt-in-your-mouth meringue. Every time I serve it, someone asks for the recipe. -Kathryn Dawley, Gray, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup shortening
1 large egg, room temperature, lightly beaten
TOPPING AND FILLING:
3 large eggs, separated
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1-1/2 cups sugar, divided
3/4 cup finely chopped almonds
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) pitted tart cherries
3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
2 teaspoons lemon juice
6 to 8 drops red food coloring, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a small bowl, mix flour and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Add egg, stirring with a fork. Press mixture onto bottom and up sides of a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Bake until lightly browned, 20-22 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Reduce oven setting to 350°., In a small bowl, beat egg whites with vanilla and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add 3/4 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high after each addition until sugar is dissolved. Continue beating until stiff glossy peaks form. Fold in almonds., Drain cherries, reserving juice. Add enough water to juice to measure 1 cup; pour into a saucepan. Stir in tapioca, egg yolks and remaining sugar; let stand 5 minutes. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in cherries, lemon juice and, if desired, food coloring., Pour into crust. Immediately spread meringue over top, sealing edges to crust. Bake until meringue is golden brown, 22-25 minutes., Cool 1 hour on a wire rack. Refrigerate at least 3 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 554 calories, Fat 28g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 294mg sodium, Carbohydrate 69g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

CHERRY MERINGUE DESSERT



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Who can resist luscious cherries floating over a rich creamy layer tucked inside a crispy shell? This tempting dessert looks almost too good to eat, but don't let that stop you-it's sure to impress your sweetheart - Kay Curtis, Guthrie, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 large egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
3/4 cup sugar
FILLING:
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling

Steps:

  • 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., Spoon meringue onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Using the back of a spoon, form meringue into a 9-in. heart shape, building up edges slightly., 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., 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.

Nutrition Facts :

CHERRY MERINGUE DESSERT RECIPE - (4.5/5)



Cherry Meringue Dessert Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by carvalhohm

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 egg whites
3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups sugar
2 cups crushed saltines (about 60 crackers)
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed
1 can (20 ounces) reduced-sugar cherry pie filling

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the egg whites until foamy. Add cream of tartar and vanilla; beat until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, until stiff glossy peaks form. Fold in saltines and pecans. Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned and edges begin to crack. Cool on a wire rack. Spread whipped topping over crust. Carefully spoon pie filling over top. Yield: 15 servings. One piece equals 241 calories, 6 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 129 mg sodium, 45 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein

TART CHERRY MERINGUE DESSERT



Tart Cherry Meringue Dessert image

I've made this cherry dessert for years to serve at baby showers, birthday parties and other special occasions. People really enjoy the tender crust, cherry filling and melt-in-your-mouth meringue. Every time I serve it, someone asks for the recipe. -Kathryn Dawley, Gray, Maine

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup shortening
1 large egg, room temperature, lightly beaten
TOPPING AND FILLING:
3 large eggs, separated
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1-1/2 cups sugar, divided
3/4 cup finely chopped almonds
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) pitted tart cherries
3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
2 teaspoons lemon juice
6 to 8 drops red food coloring, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a small bowl, mix flour and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Add egg, stirring with a fork. Press mixture onto bottom and up sides of a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Bake until lightly browned, 20-22 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Reduce oven setting to 350°., In a small bowl, beat egg whites with vanilla and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add 3/4 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high after each addition until sugar is dissolved. Continue beating until stiff glossy peaks form. Fold in almonds., Drain cherries, reserving juice. Add enough water to juice to measure 1 cup; pour into a saucepan. Stir in tapioca, egg yolks and remaining sugar; let stand 5 minutes. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in cherries, lemon juice and, if desired, food coloring., Pour into crust. Immediately spread meringue over top, sealing edges to crust. Bake until meringue is golden brown, 22-25 minutes., Cool 1 hour on a wire rack. Refrigerate at least 3 hours before serving.

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