Rhubarb Torte

ingredients

• servings: 1
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup margarine
• 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 egg yolks
• 1/3 cup milk
• 3 1/2 cups chopped rhubarb
• 3 egg whites
• 1/4 cup white sugar

recipe

preparation time: 30 mins cook time: 20 mins ready time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c.)
• in a large bowl, combine 1 cup flour, margarine and confectioners' sugar. mix together until it forms a ball. press into the bottom and sides of a 9 inch square pan. bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
• in a saucepan, combine 1 1/2 cup sugar, 3 tablespoons flour, yolks and milk. stir together, then add chopped rhubarb. cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. pour into hot crust.
• in a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. gradually add 1/4 cup sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. spread meringue over rhubarb filling, covering completely.
• bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown.