posted by Kitty 05-15-103 9:10 AM
Rhubarb Meringue Dessert
Crust:
2 c. flour
2 TBS. sugar
1/2 c. butter, softened
Filling:
5 c. rhubarb, cut up
6 egg yolks (save whites)
2 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. evaporated milk
6 TBS. flour
Meringue:
6 egg whites
3/4 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
Mix crust ingredients together until crumbly. Press in bottom of 9x13 pan. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes.
Spread rhubarb over baked crust. Beat remaining filling ingredients together and pour over rhubarb. Bake another 40 minutes.
Beat egg whites and gradually add sugar and cream of tartar. Beat to a stiff meringue. Spread over top of baked rhubarb. Return to oven and bake 10 minutes or until meringue is lightly browned. When cool, cut in squares to serve.