Cherry Berries on a Cloud

First things first, the picture shown above should have two cups of halved strawberries mixed in with the Thank You Cherry Pie Filling. Ron thought that the out-of-season strawberries tasted like cardboard, so I did not add them. I guess cardboard doesn’t taste very good. I wouldn’t know. If you look carefully, you will see that the dessert has three layers, a meringue crust, a white fluffy filling, and obviously a cherry (strawberry) topping.

You may already know that I like to try new recipes. Well, way back in the late 60’s, I tried an unusual new dessert, one which has become an old favorite. Our fourth child was only three when he expressed his delight with what he called…Tarry Berry on da Toud. It became his birthday dessert. Now years later, his eyes still light up when he sees it.

At first reading, the dessert appears to be time consuming, and perhaps difficult to make, but it really isn’t. I make the shell a day ahead. It is very easy and fun to make. That day, or the next, I fill the shell with a delicious whipped cream, cream cheese, and miniature marshmallow mixture, and refrigerate it. The filling must rest in the shell overnight. I cover the filling with plastic wrap, but leave the meringue uncovered. This keeps the crust from getting rubbery. The following day, before company arrives, I prepare the topping so that it is ready to add to the dessert just before serving.

One last thing, this dessert is one that guests usually have room for – even after a big meal.

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