GUAVA OR LILIKOI CHIFFON BARS

GUAVA OR LILIKOI CHIFFON BARS image

Categories Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 16

Crust:
1-1/2 c. flour
3 T. powdered sugar
1 c. margarine (chilled and cubed)
3/4 c. nuts
Filling:
8 oz. cream cheese
8 oz. Cool Whip
Topping:
1 pkg. unflavored gelatin
1/4 c. water
3 T. lemon juice
4 eggs, separated
1/4 c. sugar
6 oz. frozen guava concentrate, thawed
1/2 c. sugar

Steps:

Crust: Cut margarine into flour and sugar until crumbly. Add nuts. Press into 9x13 pan. Bake 15 - 20 min at 350-degrees. Cool. Filling: Beat cream cheese and Cool Whip until smooth. Spread over cooled crust. Topping: Dissolve gelatin in 1/4 c. water and set aside. Cook egg yolks, 1/2 c. sugar and guava concentrate until thick. Add gelatin and stir until dissolved. Cool, then add lemon juice. Beat egg whites and slowly add 1/4 c. sugar. Beat until stiff peaks form. Fold guava mixture into meringue and pour over cream cheese filling. Chill. Optional: may substitute lilikoi concentrate for guava.