Lunch: Cream Cheese Cherry Meringue Pie Recipe

Ingredients

3 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

Instructions

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.

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