CREAM CHEESE CHERRY MERINGUE PIE

Cream Cheese Cherry Meringue Pie image

Provided by Chrystal Cackler @journeyrock92

Categories Pies

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 - egg whites
1 teaspoon(s) white vinegar
1 cup(s) sugar
1/2 cup(s) crushed saltines (about 12 crackers)
1/2 cup(s) finely chopped pecans
1 teaspoon(s) baking powder
1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
FOR THE TOPPING
1 package(s) (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup(s) confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
1/2 cup(s) heavy whipping cream, whipped
1 can(s) (21 ounces) cherry pie filling

Steps:

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.
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).
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.