RHUBARB DESSERT #2

First Layer:

ingredients

1/2 c. butter
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 c. flour

preparation

Mix. Pat in 8 inch square pan. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes.

Filling:

ingredients

2 1/2 c. rhubarb, diced
3 beaten egg yolks
1 c. sugar
3 Tbsp. flour
1/2 c. sour or sweet cream
pinch of salt

preparation

Mix. Pour over crust. Bake 45 minutes at 350°. (If doubling recipe for 9 x 13 pan, add 10 minutes baking time.)

Meringue Topping:

ingredients

3 egg whites
1/4 cup water
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/4 c. sugar

preparation

Beat egg whites with water till foamy. Add baking powder. Beat until stiff. Add sugar. Beat till dissolved. Add meringue topping over other layers. Brown.