GRANDMA'S RHUBARB TORTE

Grandma's Rhubarb Torte image

Provided by tmhaendel

Categories Tarts

Time 1h45m

Yield 1 9 X 13 inch baking dish, 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup butter
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 tablespoon white sugar
6 eggs, separated
1 cup evaporated milk
2 3/4 cups white sugar
8 cups rhubarb, diced
6 egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

To Make Crust:.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
In medium bowl combine butter, 1-1/2 cups of the flour and 1 tablespoon white sugar. Blend together with an electric mixer.
Press mixture into bottom of baking dish and bake for 15 minutes, until set.
To Make Filling:.
In large mixing bowl combine 6 egg yolks, 4 tablespoons flour, evaporated milk, 2 cups sugar and rhubarb.
Stir together and pour over cooled crust.
Bake for 1 hour, until set.
To Make Meringue:.
In large mixing bowl, beat 6 egg whites until foamy.
Beat in sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
Spread meringue over rhubarb and bake 10 to 20 minutes, until golden.