Lemon Meringue Pie

This is another great recipe form mom's recipe. I remember making this when I was about 13 years old. This was my favorite pie to make besides the cheesecake. It is quick and easy and taste delicious.

1 graham cracker crust
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1 1/3 cup Eagle Brand milk sweetened
2 eggs separated
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
4 tablespoons sugar

For the filling

Combine lemon juice and grated lemon rind. Gradually stir into milk. Add egg yolks and stir until well blended. Pour into chilled crumb crust.

For the Topping

Add creamy tarter to egg whites, beat until almost stiff enough to hold a peak. Add sugar and gradually beat until stiff but not dry. Pile lightly on pie filling.

Preheat oven to 325° and bake pie for about 15 minutes until the peaks are golden brown.

Cherry O Cream Cheese Cake

This recipe is easy to make and it is ready in an hour. I remember making this recipe when I was twelve years old and I continue to make it today. Great recipe for the kids to start learning their way around the kitchen.

1 graham cracker crust
1- 8ounce package of cream cheese
1- 15 ounce can sweeten condensed milk (1 1/3 cup)
1/3 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 can prepared cherry pie filling

Allow cream cheese to soften to room temperature. Place softened cream cheese in a mixing bowl and add condensed milk. Beat until fluffy. Keep beating and add lemon juice and vanilla. Blend well.

Pour the mixture into the graham cracker crust and chill for one to two hours.

Add cherry pie filling and serve.