How to Make Rhubarb Meringue Squares - A Step-by-Step Guide

Rhubarb Meringue Squares are a delightful dessert that perfectly captures the flavors of spring. The sweet and tart rhubarb filling is topped with a light and airy meringue, creating a delicious contrast of flavors and textures. This recipe is a great way to use up an abundance of rhubarb, and is sure to be a hit at any gathering.

Rhubarb is a unique vegetable that is often used in sweet desserts due to its tart flavor. It is often paired with strawberries or other fruits to balance o...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup butter
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups chopped fresh rhubarb
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 egg whites
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ¼ cup flaked coconut

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 bars

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8x8 inch square baking dish.
  • In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and 1/4 cup sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; stir into the butter mixture until a stiff dough forms. Press the dough into the bottom and 1/2 inch up the sides of the prepared pan.
  • Bake crust for 15 minutes, or until firm.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the rhubarb, 1/2 cup sugar, cinnamon, and 3 tablespoons water. Bring to a boil, and cook until rhubarb is tender, about 10 minutes. Mix remaining 2 tablespoons of water with the cornstarch, and stir into the saucepan. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce is thickened. Remove from heat, and spread over the baked crust.
  • In a medium glass or metal bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining 1/2 cup of sugar, continuing to beat until whites form stiff peaks. Spread meringue over the layer of rhubarb sauce, and sprinkle coconut over the top.
  • Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the meringue is golden brown. Cool completely before cutting into squares.
  • Nutrition

    193 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 26mg
    • Sodium: 127mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 35g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 22g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 50mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 125mg