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                          Cherry Meringe Dessert

Recipe By     : Taste of Home
Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : All Newly Typed Not Shared       Dessert

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   3                    egg whites
     1/4  teaspoon      cream of tartar
     3/4  cup           sugar
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                        FILLING:
   1      package       (3 oz.) cream cheese -- softened
     1/4  cup           confectioner's sugar
     1/2  teaspoon      vanilla extract
   1      cup           whipping cream -- whipped
   1      can           (21 oz.) cherry pie filling

In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy.  Add cream of tartar; beat
until soft peaks form.  Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating
until very stiff peaks form.  Cover a baking sheet with foil or parchment
paper.  Spoon meringue onto foil.  Using the back of a spoon, form meringue
into a 9 inch heart shape, building up the edges slightly.  Bake at 275 for 1
1/2 hours. Turn oven off and do not open door. Let cool in oven for 1 hour.
 Remove from the oven; cool completely.  In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese,
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.  Yield 6 servings.

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