CHERRIES ON A CLOUD

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Our Amish friend Naomi Yoder makes this meringue heart topped with cream cheese and pie filling whenever we visit. Her family's farm is a stop on our wagon train vacation. -Judy Herbkersman, Collins, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

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. circle, 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 meringue on a serving platter; fill with cream cheese mixture and top with pie filling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 426 calories, Fat 20g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 103mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (54g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.