Layered Cherries On A Cloud Or Cherry Trifle Recipes

CHERRIES ON A CLOUD

Steps:

• Place egg whites in a small bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Add cream of tartar; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved., Spoon meringue onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Using the back of a spoon, form meringue into a 9-in. circle, building up edges slightly., Bake at 275° for 1-1/2 hours. Turn oven off and do not open door; leave meringue in oven for 1 hour. Remove from the oven; cool completely., In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth. Fold in whipped cream until mixture is well blended. To serve, place meringue on a serving platter; fill with cream cheese mixture and top with pie filling.

LAYERED CHERRIES ON A CLOUD OR CHERRY TRIFLE

Steps:

• Tear the angel food cake into 1 inch cubes. Place them in a single layer in a 13x9 inch pan.
• (The pudding amount is 2 small boxes or 1 large US box pudding, either instant or cooked.) Pour the pudding over the cake; top with the cherry pie filling.
• Can also be layered in a trifle bowl or in individual parfait glasses.
• I've never tried it but I bet chocolate pudding would be good too. :).

CHERRIES ON A CLOUD

Steps:

• Combine whipped topping, extract and orange zest.
• In a pretty glass bowl layer cake cubes, cherry pie filling and whipped topping.

CHERRY TRIFLE

Steps:

• Line bottom of a 3 1/2 qt trifle bowl with cake; brush with liqueur.
• Top with 1 cup cherry pie filling, then 1 cup pudding.
• Repeat layers 3 times.
• Chill 3 hours.
• Top with cream and optional almonds.

CHERRY TRIFLE

Steps:

• Place cherries and their juice in bowl. Stir in orange rind, orange juice, 2 tablespoons icing sugar and liqueur. Set aside.
• In another bowl and using electric mixer, beat cream and yogurt on medium speed 3 to 4 minutes or until very thick and peaks form. Add 2/3 cup icing sugar; beat on medium-high speed for one minute or until very thick.
• Place half of cake chunks in bottom of 12-cup glass trifle dish. Pour half of cherries and juice evenly over cake chunks. Top with half of whipped cream mixture. Repeat layers. Cover and chill for at least one hour before serving.