Rhubarb Torte

Name: Rhubarb Torte
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 16-24 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine; 2 cups flour; 1 tablespoon sugar; 5 cups rhubarb (cut); 6 egg yolks (reserve whites for topping); 2 cups sugar; 4 tablespoons flour; 1/3 cup evaporated milk; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 orange (use only the grated zest of one orange); 6 egg whites; 12 tablespoons sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt

Submitted by Gerry

"This delicious slice was served at a school reunion several years ago. The recipe was shared and has become a family favorite. A must for rhubarb lovers!"

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photo by Baby Kato

Ready In:: 1hr 30mins
Ingredients:: 13
Serves:: 16-24

ingredients

BOTTOM LAYER
1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine
2 cups flour
1 tablespoon sugar
MIDDLE LAYER
5 cups rhubarb (cut)
6 egg yolks (reserve whites for topping)
2 cups sugar
4 tablespoons flour
¹⁄₃ cup evaporated milk
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
1 orange (use only the grated zest of one orange)
TOPPING
6 egg whites
12 tablespoons sugar
¹⁄₄ teaspoon salt

directions

BOTTOM LAYER.
Rub butter, flour and sugar together;press into a large greased 11 x 13 pan,.
bake for 10 minutes at 350 degrees.
MIDDLE LAYER.
In a large bowl mix rhubarb,egg yolks,sugar, flour,evaporated milk, salt and zest of one orange, pour over baked crust and bake at 350 40 - 50 minutes until looks thickened.
TOPPING.
Beat egg whites stiff,add salt, add sugar gradually beating between additions.
Pour over rhubarb and bake at 350 for 15 minutes or until nicely golden brown.
NOTE: You may sprinkle the topping with coconut or nuts before baking if you wish, coconut seems to keep the topping from 'weeping'.

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Reviews

Wow! What a "keeper"! I made this for a family get together with my in-laws and it was SUCH a huge hit!!!! I love the meringue and the sweet rhubarb on the shortbread bottom. It was incredible! Thank you for sharing this super tasty treat! xo LA :-)

L.A. Stewart
YUM! Sooo good! If you enjoy the tartness of Lemon Bars you will loved these squares. Did not achieve Baby Kato's Mile-High meringue but I'll be working on it next time =). Delicious all the same, and the sprinkled coconut is a MUST. I am a huge fan of rhubarb and will be making this often, Gerry. Excellent served with black coffee. Thank you!

averybird
These rhubarb squares are delicious Gerry. Sweet and tart with a crisp shortbread crust. The merignue topping is wonderful, light and fluffy and it compliments the sprinkling of toasted coconut perfectly. We really enjoyed these tasty squares, thanks for sharing another winner.

Baby Kato

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Gerry

I live in Saskatchewan where hospitality and food go hand in hand. Community suppers, Beef Pit Barbecues, Church suppers, potlucks, tea and bake sales, booths at the curling and hockey rinks in winter, the ball games in summer. What is truly the spirit of Saskatchewan is that these events are for most part the efforts of community volunteers sharing their time as well as their best make and takes. Small communities along with the larger centres across the province are well known for their turkey suppers, cabbage rolls, perogies and overflowing dessert tables. Homemade of course! I love preparing meals for my family and friends and in the sharing of good recipes be they mine or that of another. My posted recipes are recipes that are family favorites. My reviews here on Zaar allow that I have been most fortunate in the choosing of the recipes I have made. Without doubt we all love those over the top desserts and dishes to serve on special occasions and for those fives are a given. For me equally important are the recipes used in the daily meal preparation. Recipes enjoyed by my family be it a simple soup, salad or casserole are right up there with the 'over the tops' and share equal billing. Yes five star ratings ... if my family enjoyed, I would serve to invited guests, take to a pot luck, coffee hour or bake sale. Aside from cooking and baking I admit that my interest in gardening exceeds that of the norm. I collect cookbooks, my favorites being the community and church cookbooks that have everyone sharing their favorite recipes. Enjoy yard sales on occasion but tend to keep my hands in my pockets, cannot completely resist when it comes to the glassware, baskets and of course cookbooks. I take great pleasure in reading with non fiction being my first choice when it comes to the choosing.

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