Monday, December 22, 2008

Cherry Berry in the Snow

This is my Grandmother's recipe.

  • 6 egg whites
  • 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 3/4 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 cups cream, whipped
  • 2 cups mini marshmallows
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 package frozen strawberries
  • 1 can cherry pie filling
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Day 1: Heat oven to 275 degrees. Beat egg whites, cream of tartar and salt until frothy. Gradually beat in 1 3/4 cups sugar. Beat until stiff and glossy. Spread into buttered 9 x 13 pan. Bake 60 minutes Turn off and leave in oven until cool - overnight.

Day 2: Mix cream cheese with cup of sugar and vanilla. Gently fold in whipped cream and marshmallows. Spread over meringue. Refrigerate at least 12 hours.

Fruit Topping: Mix frozen strawberries, cherry pie filling and lemon juice. Spoon on top.

Serves 15-18

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