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egg whites white vinegar sugar saltines pecans baking powder vanilla cream cheese sugar vanilla heavy whipping cream cherry pie filling
Viewed: 48 - Published at: 7 years agoIngredients
- 3 large egg whites
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup crushed saltines (about 12 crackers)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
- 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
Method
- 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.
