Danish Cherry Rhubarb Dessert

Submitted by Olha7397

"When you serve this delicious dessert your friends will ask for the recipe. The filling is made with rhubarb and cherry pie filling."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 12-16

ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup cold butter
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 cup corn flakes
• 4 -5 cups diced fresh rhubarb or 4 -5 cups frozen rhubarb, thawed
• 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• FOR BRUSHING PASTRY

• 1 egg white
• 1 tablespoon sugar

• GLAZE

• 1⁄2 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1⁄2 - 2 teaspoons milk

directions

1. In a bowl, combine the flour and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. Add the milk and egg yolk; mix well. Divide in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a 13 x 9 inch rectangle. Place one rectangle in a greased 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with cornflakes.
2. In a bowl, combine the rhubarb and 1 1/2 cups sugar. Stir in the cherry pie filling and vanilla; spread over cornflakes. Top with the remaining pastry. Cut slits in the top.
3. Beat egg white; brush over pastry. Sprinkle with 1 Tablespoon sugar.
4. Bake 350 for 50 to 55 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.
5. In a bowl, combine the glaze ingredients; drizzle over bars. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 12 to 16 servings.
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