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Cherry Berries On A Cloud | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | Prepare to wow your guests with this awesome, decadent #dessert! It has a meringue crust, #cheesecake layer with #marshmallows & topped with a #cherry & #strawberry glaze. It's perfect for #holidays like #Christmas, #ValentinesDay or special occasions.

Cherry Berries On A Cloud

Teresa Ambra
This spectacular dessert is to die for! Cherry Berries on a Cloud has a meringue crust, a cheesecake and marshmallow filling and a fresh strawberry and cherry pie filling for the topping. It's an excellent choice for special occasions like birthdays, anniversaries, Christmas, holiday parties or Valentine's Day.
4.38 from 16 votes
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 9x13" glass baking dish
  • 2 mixing bowls
  • 1 electric mixer
  • 1 wooden spoon
  • 1 small bowl with a lid to combine topping ingredients.
  • 1 sharp knife to dice strawberries
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Ingredients
  

MERINGUE:

  • 6 egg whites (discard egg yolks or use for another purpose)
  • 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar

FILLING:

  • 6 oz. cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 2 cups whipping cream whipped until almost stiff
  • 2 cups miniature marshmallows

TOPPING:

  • 21 oz. can cherry pie filling
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries sliced or diced
  • 1 tsp. lemon juice

Instructions
 

MERINGUE:

  • In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites, cream of tartar and salt with an electric mixer until foamy.
  • Gradually add the granulated sugar, beating on high until stiff peaks form (do not under-beat).
  • Spread evenly in a greased 9x13” baking dish.
  • Bake at 275° for 1 hour; turn off oven--do not open door.
  • Let meringue layer cool in oven overnight or for at least 12 hours.

FILLING:

  • Beat cream cheese, granulated sugar and vanilla in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer until smooth.
  • Gently fold in the whipped heavy whipping cream and marshmallows.
  • Spread over cooled meringue.
  • Chill for 4 hours.

TOPPING:

  • Combine topping ingredients.
  • Refrigerate topping until ready to serve.

TO SERVE:

  • Cut dessert into 16 pieces.
  • Spoon ¼ cup topping over each serving.
  • Refrigerate leftovers.

Notes

NOTE: Be forewarned: Preparation time does not include time required to refrigerate parts of the dessert or for leaving the meringue crust layer in the oven overnight. Prepare and plan accordingly. 
 
NOTE: When making the meringue, add sugar a tablespoon or two at a time and whip about 15 seconds before adding another addition of sugar.
 
NOTE: Once the meringue has baked one full hour. Turn off the oven. DO NOT REMOVE the dessert from the oven or open the oven door. Allow it to settle overnight (in the oven) for at least 12 hours.
 
Recipe adapted from Betty Crocker.
 
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Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 144mgPotassium: 170mgFiber: 1gSugar: 40gVitamin A: 521IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 65mgIron: 0.3mg
Keyword cheesecake, cherries, cherry dessert, cream cheese, dessert
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