We've been hit three times by snow in just a little over one week and they are predicting a little more tomorrow morning. Each year at the first snowfall, I like to make Cherries in the Snow. It's a sweet treat and the red and white ingredients make me think of Christmas. Enjoy!
P.S. In my first cookbook it's on page 140 and is called, "Cherry-Berries Dessert", but I like to call it "Cherries in the Snow".
Cherries in the Snow
- 6 Egg whites
- 1/2 Teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/4 Teaspoon salt
- 2 3/4 Cup sugar
- 6 Ounce softened cream cheese
- 1 Teaspoon vanilla
- 2 Cups whipping cream
- 2 Cups miniature marshmallows
- 1 Can (21 oz.) cherry pie filling
- 1 Teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 Cups frozen strawberries (or sliced fresh fruit of your choice)
Heat oven to 275 degrees. Grease a 9" x 13" pan.
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Beat egg whites, cream of tartar and salt until frothy.
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Gradually beat in 1-3/4 sugar. Beat until stiff and glassy, about 15 minutes. I love my KitchenAid!
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Spread in prepared pan.
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Bake for 60 minutes. Turn off oven leaving meringue inside to cool overnight, about 12 hours.
Remove pan from oven after about 12 hours.
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Mix together cream cheese, 1 cup of sugar and vanilla.
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Gently fold in whipped cream and marshmallows.
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Spread over meringue and refrigerate overnight for about 12 hours.
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Cut into serving pieces and top with a mixture of the cherry pie filling, strawberries and lemon juice.
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I wanted the dessert faster, so I added the fruit topping before allowing it to refrigerate for 12 hours. It's just another option and gives a little different consistency.
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