cream cheese cherry meringue pie

Name: Cream Cheese Cherry Meringue Pie
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 2 h
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 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

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Private Recipe by

Chrystal Cackler

@journeyrock92

Huntsville, AL

From my Mamaw's recipe collection.

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yield 8 -10

prep time 20 Min

cook time 2 Hr

method Refrigerate/Freeze

Ingredients For cream cheese cherry meringue pie

3

egg whites
1 tsp

white vinegar
1 c

sugar
1/2 c

crushed saltines (about 12 crackers)
1/2 c

finely chopped pecans
1 tsp

baking powder
1 tsp

vanilla extract
FOR THE TOPPING
1 pkg

(3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 c

confectioners' sugar
1 tsp

vanilla extract
1/2 c

heavy whipping cream, whipped
1 can

(21 ounces) cherry pie filling

How To Make cream cheese cherry meringue pie

1
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.

2
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).
3
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.
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