Rhubarb Squares

Name: Rhubarb Squares
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 20-24 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Desserts, Comfort Food Recipes
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 3 tablespoons sugar; 3/4 cup butter; FILLING:; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream; 2 cups sugar, divided; 4 large eggs, separated; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 5 cups diced rhubarb

—Ruth Windle, Kettle Falls, Washington

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
3/4 cup butter
FILLING:
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
2 cups sugar, divided
4 large eggs, separated
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
5 cups diced rhubarb

Directions

Combine flour and sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Press into a 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Cool slightly.
For filling, blend flour and cream in a bowl until smooth. Add 1-1/4 cups sugar and egg yolks; mix well. Fold in vanilla and rhubarb. Pour into crust. Bake at 325° for 55-60 minutes or until a sharp knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
Meanwhile, make a meringue by beating egg whites until stiff. Add remaining sugar and beat again until stiff peaks form. Remove cake from oven; top with meringue immediately and broil lightly.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 199 calories, 14g fat (8g saturated fat), 91mg cholesterol, 109mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.

Originally published as Rhubarb Squares in Grandma's Great Desserts Cookbook

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marnie12

Jun 16, 2009

Perhaps one of the absolute best deserts I have ever made,( and I have made many) It melts in your mouth, especially when it is slightly warm. 5 stars from me!!!