Swirled Caramel Cranberry Meringue Squares
photo by DuChick
- Ready In:
- 33mins
- Ingredients:
- 7
- Serves:
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24
ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1⁄2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup butter, chilled
- 1 2⁄3 cups milk chocolate chips, divided
- 1 cup dried sweetened cranberries
- 3 large egg whites
- 1⁄2 cup light brown sugar
directions
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Grease a 13x9 inch baking pan.
- Combine flour and powdered sugar in large mixing bowl.
- Cut in butter with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Press mixture onto bottom of prepared baking pan. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until mixture appears dry.
- Sprinkle 1 cup morsels and 3/4 cup cranberries over hot cookie base.
- Beat egg whites in large mixer bowl until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add brown sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
- Spoon meringue over morsels and cranberries. Carefully spread to edges.
- Bake for 14 to 18 minutes or until meringue topping is puffed and golden brown.
- While still hot out of oven, sprinkle with remaining morsels and cranberries. Cool completely in pan on wire rack.
- Cut into bars with sharp knife. Dip knife in warm water if it becomes sticky.
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Reviews
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Yummy! These bars are light, delicate and oozing with flavor. I had to experiment a bit with this recipe since half of the family doesn't care for cranberries. So, on one side I put just peanut butter/chocolate swirled chips and the other was made as suggested in the recipe. 3 of the 4 taste testers here preferred the cranberry side! Made and reviewed for PAC Spring '08.
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Chef Schellies
Chicago, IL
I am trying to eat healthier, which means eating out less and cooking more. I had almost forgotten how much I love to cook!! I am also trying to include more fruits and vegetables in my diet.
I live on the north side of Chicago and work as a pianist/piano teacher. For fun, I enjoy biking and going to festivals and farmers' markets.
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