DANISH CHERRY RHUBARB DESSERT

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Another great Taste of Home recipe. You'll never want store bought danish again, it's to die for and it's such an easy dessert to make.

Provided by Lori Brown

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 1/2 c all purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1 c cold butter
1/2 c milk
1 egg, separated
1 c cornflakes
4-5 cups fresh or frozen rhubarb, thawed
1 1/2 c plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided
1 can(s) cherry pie filling
1 tsp vanilla extract
GLAZE
1/2 c confectioners sugar
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons milk

Steps:

  • 1. In a bowl, combine the flour and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. Add the milk and egg yolk; mix well. Divide in half.
  • 2. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a 13 x 9 inch rectangle. Place one rectangle into a greased 13 x 9 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with cornflakes.
  • 3. In a bowl, combine the rhubarb and 1 1/2 cups sugar. Stir in the pie filling and vanilla; spread over the cornflakes. Top with remaining pastry. Cut slits in the top.
  • 4. Beat egg white; brush over the pastry. Sprinkle with the remaining sugar. Bake at 350 degrees for 50-55 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.
  • 5. In a bowl, combine the glaze ingredients; drizzle over the top. Store in the refrigerator.

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