Rhubarb Angel Dessert
A delightful tangy rhubarb filling tops the shortbread crust in this recipe from field editor Patricia Staudt of Marble Rock, Iowa. The tender meringue will melt in your mouth!"9 ServingsPrep: 20 min. Bake: 55 + cooling
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 cup cold butter
- FILLING:
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 3 egg yolks
- 2-1/2 cups chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb
- MERINGUE:
- 3 egg whites
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 cup flaked coconut, toasted
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine the flour and sugar; cut in butter until
- mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press mixture into an ungreased
- 8-in. square baking dish. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or
- until lightly browned. meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine sugar,
- flour and salt. Beat in cream and egg yolks. Stir in rhubarb. Pour
- over hot crust. Bake, uncovered, for 40 minutes or until set.
- In a bowl, beat egg whites and vanilla on medium speed until soft
- peaks form. Spread over hot filling, sealing edges to baking dish.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Sprinkle with coconut.