Rhubarb Torte

Easy and delicious, with a shortbread crust, this has been a family favorite for years. I have occasionally substituted milk for the half & half with good results. Prep time does not include chilling time or rhubarb washing and cutting.

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 1  cup butter
• 1  cup flour
• 2  tablespoons sugar
• 6  egg yolks
• 2  cups sugar
• 1  cup half-and-half cream
• 4  tablespoons flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 6  cups rhubarb, cut up

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Mix the first 3 ingredients and put in bottom of a 9x13 pan, patting it down lightly.
3. Bake for 15 minutes.
4. While crust is baking, beat well the next 5 ingredients. Add rhubarb and pour over baked crust.
5. Bake at 350 degrees about 50 minutes, or until custard is set.
6. Serve chilled.