CHERRY PUFF

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My grandmother made this when I was very young. We wood pick the cherries and freeze some for the winter.My mother just gave me the recipe.I can't wait to try it. It's been so long,It is very tart. 5/13/13.

Provided by Karl Strasser

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/2 c canned tart cherries,drained
1/2 c liquid from cherries
1/2 c sugar
2 Tbsp quick cooking tapioca
2 egg whites
1 dash(es) salt
1/4 tsp cream of tartar
2 egg yolks
1/3 c sugar
6 Tbsp cake flour

Steps:

  • 1. Crush cherries with potato masher.Add cherry liquid,sugar,and tapioca.Simmer for 5 minutes,stirring constantly.
  • 2. Beat egg whites until foamy;add salt and cream of tartar;beat stiff.
  • 3. Beat egg yolks until thick and lemon colored; add sugar; beat thoroughly. Fold egg yolks into egg whites, then fold in flour.
  • 4. Pour cherry mixture into 1 1/2-quart casserole.Pour batter on top. Bake in slow oven ( 325 ) for 40 minutes.Serve warm.

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