Cherry Meringue Dessert

Ingredients

• 6 egg whites
• 3/4 tsp. cream of tartar
• 2 cup sugar
• 2 tsp. vanilla
• 3/4 cup chopped nuts
• 2 cup soda crackers (broken into small pieces, but not crushed)
• 1 can cherry pie filling
• Whipped cream or Cool Whip

Directions

Add cream of tartar to egg whites. Beat until foamy. Gradually add sugar and beat until it peaks. Fold in mixture of vanilla, chopped nuts and soda crackers. Spread mixture in 9x13 inch cake pan and bake at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes. Cool. Spread with whipped cream or Cool Whip. Top with cherry pie filling. Serves 12-18

By Robin from Washington, IA