CHERRY RHUBARB DESSERT

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With the coming of spring and Rhubarb season upon us make this one of your new recipes this year. The rhubarb with the cherry pie filling makes for a dessert that will soon become a favorite. We love this dessert and I have handed out the recipe more times than I can count.

Provided by Dotty2

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, cold
1/2 cup milk
1 egg, separated
1 cup corn flakes
rhubarb, 4to 5 cups diced fresh (frozen can be used see note)
1 1/2 cups plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2-2 teaspoons milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt; cut in butter until crumbly.
  • Stir in the milk and egg yolk.
  • Divide dough in half .
  • on lightly floured surface roll out each portion into a 13x9 rectangle.
  • place one rolled piece into a greaded13x9 baking dish.
  • Sprinkle with conflakes.
  • In a large bowl comine rhubarb and 11/2 cups sugar,stir in pie filling and vanilla;spread over conflakes.
  • Top with remaining pastry.
  • Cut slits into the top.
  • In a small bowl lightly beat egg white;brush over pastry.
  • Sprinkle with remaining sugar.
  • Bake at 350 F for 50-55 minutes or until crust is golden brown.
  • Cool on a wire rack.
  • In a small bowl ,combine the glaze ingredients; drizzle over bars. Store in refrigerator. can be served warm or cooled with ice cream or whipped cream.
  • NOTE:.
  • If using frozen rhubarb,measure while frozen (5 cups) Thaw completely in a colander,drain but do not press liquid out of the rhubarb.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 426.4, Fat 16.5, SaturatedFat 10.2, Cholesterol 59.8, Sodium 340.3, Carbohydrate 66.4, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 30.3, Protein 4.1

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