RHUBARB ANGEL DESSERT

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A delightful tangy rhubarb filling tops the shortbread crust in this recipe from field editor Patricia Staudt of Marble Rock, Iowa. The tender meringue will melt in your mouth!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup cold butter
FILLING:
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
3 egg yolks
2-1/2 cups chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb
MERINGUE:
3 egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the flour and sugar; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press mixture into an ungreased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned. meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine sugar, flour and salt. Beat in cream and egg yolks. Stir in rhubarb. Pour over hot crust. Bake, uncovered, for 40 minutes or until set., In a bowl, beat egg whites and vanilla on medium speed until soft peaks form. Spread over hot filling, sealing edges to baking dish., Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Sprinkle with coconut. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362 calories, Fat 18g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 116mg cholesterol, Sodium 203mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.