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.
1 small bowl with a lid to combine topping ingredients.
1 sharp knife to dice strawberries
measuring cups
measuring spoons
Ingredients
MERINGUE:
6egg whites(discard egg yolks or use for another purpose)
1/2tsp.cream of tartar
1/4tsp.salt
1 3/4cupsgranulated sugar
FILLING:
6oz.cream cheesesoftened
1cupgranulated sugar
1tsp.vanilla extract
2cupswhipping creamwhipped until almost stiff
2cupsminiature marshmallows
TOPPING:
21oz. cancherry pie filling
2cupsfresh strawberriessliced or diced
1tsp.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.