Crust | ||
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2 | Cups | All-purpose flour |
2 | Tbsps. | Granulated sugar |
1 | Cup | Cold butter or margaring |
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.
Filling | ||
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2 | Cups | Sugar |
1/3 | Cup | All-purpose flour |
1 | Tsp. | Salt |
6 | Egg yolks | Beaten |
1 | Cup | Whipping cream |
5 | Cups | Sliced fresh or frozen rhubarb, thawed |
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.
Meringue | ||
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6 | Egg whites | |
1/2 | Tsp. | Cream of tartar |
3/4 | Cup | Sugar |
1 | Tsp. | Vanilla extract |
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