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Rhubarb Meringue Dessert


From the Kitchen of:  Boomer
Source:  Taste of Home - April/May 2001

In a bowl, combine the flour and sugar;cut in butter until crumbly. Press into a greased 13x9x2" baking dish. Bake at 350° for twenty minutes. Cool on a wire rack while preparing filling.

In a bowl, combine the sugar, flour and salt. Stir in egg yolks and cream. Add rhubarb. Pour over crust. Bake at 350° for 50 to 60 minutes or until set.

In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, a tablespoon at a time, until stiff peaks form. Beat in vanilla. Spread over hot filling. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours beofre serving. Refrigerate leftovers.

YIELD: 12-15 servings