TART CHERRY MERINGUE DESSERT
I've made this cherry dessert for years to serve at baby showers, birthday parties and other special occasions. People really enjoy the tender crust, cherry filling and melt-in-your-mouth meringue. Every time I serve it, someone asks for the recipe. -Kathryn Dawley, Gray, Maine
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. In a small bowl, mix flour and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Add egg, stirring with a fork. Press mixture onto bottom and up sides of a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Bake until lightly browned, 20-22 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Reduce oven setting to 350°., In a small bowl, beat egg whites with vanilla and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add 3/4 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high after each addition until sugar is dissolved. Continue beating until stiff glossy peaks form. Fold in almonds., Drain cherries, reserving juice. Add enough water to juice to measure 1 cup; pour into a saucepan. Stir in tapioca, egg yolks and remaining sugar; let stand 5 minutes. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in cherries, lemon juice and, if desired, food coloring., Pour into crust. Immediately spread meringue over top, sealing edges to crust. Bake until meringue is golden brown, 22-25 minutes., Cool 1 hour on a wire rack. Refrigerate at least 3 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 554 calories, Fat 28g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 294mg sodium, Carbohydrate 69g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
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Muhammad Sayem
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I would definitely make it again.
Erigga Wire wire
[email protected]I'm not a very experienced baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were great. I will definitely be making this again.
Laurette Beitz
[email protected]This was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The end result was a delicious and impressive dessert.
Cyril Blount
[email protected]I made this for my family and they loved it! It was a great way to end a special meal.
Abdullah Gul
[email protected]This was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. Otherwise, it was a great recipe.
Nicole Joiner
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of meringue, but this was still a great dessert. The cherries were tart and the crust was flaky.
Bilaal Ahmad
[email protected]This was a great way to use up some leftover cherries. I will definitely be making this again.
Sidra Asif
[email protected]I made this with fresh cherries and it was delicious! I would highly recommend using fresh cherries if you can find them.
Mustufa Khan
[email protected]This was a bit too tart for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. Otherwise, it was a great recipe.
Sudeep Subedi
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfect. It's a favorite of my family and friends.
Rayan Ramy
[email protected]This was easy to make and turned out great! I will definitely be making this again.
Lansana kalawa Kamara
[email protected]I made this for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.
Nasir Bublo
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The cherries were tart and the meringue was sweet and fluffy. I would definitely make this again.