Cherry Meringue Dessert

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• 6 egg whites
• 3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 cups crushed saltines (about 60 crackers)
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed
• 1 can (20 ounces) reduced-sugar cherry pie filling

Details

Servings 15
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, beat the egg whites until foamy. Add cream of tartar and vanilla; beat until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, until stiff glossy peaks form. Fold in saltines and pecans.

Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned and edges begin to crack. Cool on a wire rack. Spread whipped topping over crust. Carefully spoon pie filling over top.

Yield: 15 servings.

One piece equals 241 calories, 6 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 129 mg sodium, 45 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein