Tart Cherry Meringue Dessert Recipe

Name: Tart Cherry Meringue Dessert
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup shortening; 1 large egg, room temperature, lightly beaten; 3 large eggs,; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1-1/2 cups sugar, divided; 3/4 cup finely chopped almonds; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) pitted tart cherries; 3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 6 to 8 drops red food coloring, optional

Servings: persons

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup shortening
1 large egg, room temperature, lightly beaten
3 large eggs,
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1-1/2 cups sugar, divided
3/4 cup finely chopped almonds
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) pitted tart cherries
3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
2 teaspoons lemon juice
6 to 8 drops red food coloring, optional

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0. In a small bowl, mix flour and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Add egg, stirring with a fork. Press mixture onto bottom and up sides of a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Bake until lightly browned, 20-22 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Reduce oven setting to 350u00b0.
2
In a small bowl, beat egg whites with vanilla and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add 3/4 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high after each addition until sugar is dissolved. Continue beating until stiff glossy peaks form. Fold in almonds.
3
Drain cherries, reserving juice. Add enough water to juice to measure 1 cup; pour into a saucepan. Stir in tapioca, egg yolks and remaining sugar; let stand 5 minutes. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in cherries, lemon juice and, if desired, food coloring.
4
Pour into crust. Immediately spread meringue over top, sealing edges to crust. Bake until meringue is golden brown, 22-25 minutes.
5
Cool 1 hour on a wire rack. Refrigerate at least 3 hours before serving.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 cup shortening, 1 large egg, room temperature, lightly beaten, and more.

Yes, Tart Cherry Meringue Dessert falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Tart Cherry Meringue Dessert

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