How to Make Rhubarb Angel Dessert - A Step-by-Step Guide

Springtime is the perfect season to enjoy the tart and vibrant flavor of rhubarb, and what better way to showcase this unique ingredient than in a delightful and heavenly dessert. Rhubarb Angel Dessert is a light and airy treat that combines the tangy taste of rhubarb with the sweet and creamy texture of angel food cake and whipped topping. This recipe is sure to become a favorite for any special occasion or just as a delicious way to celebrate the arrival of spring.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup cold butter
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 3 egg yolks
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 ½ cups chopped rhubarb
  • 3 egg whites
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 6 tablespoons white sugar
  • ¼ cup flaked coconut

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
  • Servings: 9
  • Yield: 9 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine 1 cup flour and sugar in a bowl. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press crust into an ungreased 8-inch square baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from oven, leaving heat on.
  • Combine sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, and salt in a bowl. Beat in egg yolks and heavy cream. Stir in rhubarb. Pour over the hot crust in the baking pan.
  • Return pan to the hot oven and bake 40 minutes.
  • Beat egg whites and vanilla extract together in a bowl at medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar and beat meringue until stiff peaks form.
  • Remove pan from the oven, leaving heat on. Spread meringue over hot filling in the baking pan, spreading to seal edges. Sprinkle coconut on top.
  • Return pan to the hot oven and bake 15 minutes more.
  • Nutrition

    352 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 114mg
    • Sodium: 236mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 46g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 32g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 52mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 160mg