creamy rhubarb meringue squares

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Pat Duran
Las Vegas, NV

I have had this recipe for a long time -it was in one of those boxes on the closet shelf- I have been sorting out- -I think I am a recipe hoarder! LOL

(1 rating)
yield 12 -16 servings
prep time 20 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For creamy rhubarb meringue squares

  • CRUST:
  • 1 1/2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 3/4 c
    butter, melted
  • 1/4 c
    walnuts, chopped fine
  • FILLING:
  • 1 c
    granulated sugar
  • 3 Tbsp
    cornstarch
  • 2 Tbsp
    water
  • 4 c
    chopped, fresh or frozen rhubarb
  • TOPPING:
  • 1 c
    heavy whipping cream
  • 2 Tbsp
    powdered sugar
  • 1 c
    mini marshmallows
  • 1 1/2 c
    cold milk
  • 3 oz
    pkg. instant french vanilla pudding mix
  • 1/4 c
    flaked coconut, toasted, optional

How To Make creamy rhubarb meringue squares

  • 1
    Crust: In a small bowl, combine all crust ingredients. Press into an ungreased 13x9- inch baking dish. Bake in 350^ oven for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire rack.
  • 2
    Filling: In a large saucepan combine all filling ingredients; blending well. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer, uncovered for 5 minutes or until rhubarb is tender. Cool, pour over crust; chill.
  • 3
    Topping: In a large mixer bowl of standard mixer, beat cream until thickened. Add powdered sugar gradually and beat until soft peaks form. Fold in marshmallows. Set aside. --- In a small bowl. whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes more, until soft set. Spread over cooled rhubarb layer. Now spread the Topping evenly over pudding and sprinkle with coconut ,if desired. Cover and chill for 4-5 hours until set. Remove from fridge 30 minutes before cutting. --- Note: If desired use kitchen torch to brown top of meringue.
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