Rhubarb Meringue Dessert

By pksites

Ingredients

• CRUST:
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 cup cold butter
• FILLING:
• 2 cups sugar
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 6 egg yolks, beaten
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 5 cups sliced fresh or frozen rhubarb
• MERINGUE:
• 6 egg whites
• 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation

Step 1

In a bowl, combine the flour and sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes. Cool on a wire rack while preparing filling. In a bowl, combine the sugar, flour and salt. Stir in egg yolks and cream. Add rhubarb. Pour over crust. Bake at 350 degrees F for 50-60 minutes or until set.
In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, a tablespoon at a time, until stiff peaks form. Beat in vanilla. Spread over hot filling. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours before serving. Refrigerate leftovers.