Cherry Delight with Walnut Crust

Topped with cherries and whipped topping, this dessert has a soda cracker-walnut crust. The baked foundation for this dish is low in fat thanks to the use of whipped egg whites.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 324 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups white sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• ¾ teaspoon cream of tartar
• 6 egg whites
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 2 cups crushed saltine crackers
• 2 (21 ounce) cans cherry pie filling

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan.

Step 2

Beat egg whites until stiff. Gradually add the sugar and cream of tarter; beat until sugar is dissolved.

Step 3

Add crackers, nuts and vanilla. Pour into prepared pan and bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven.

Step 4

Remove from oven, cool and cut into squares. Top each serving with pie filling and whipped topping.