Rhubarb Meringue Squares

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8x8-inch square baking dish.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Beat butter and ¼ cup sugar in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until creamy and smooth; beat in 1 egg and vanilla extract. Combine flour, baking powder and salt in a separate bowl; stir into egg mixture until a stiff dough forms. Press dough into the bottom and ½ inch up sides of the prepared baking dish.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until firm, about 15 minutes. Leave the oven on.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Combine rhubarb, ½ cup sugar, 3 tablespoons water, and cinnamon in a large saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil and cook until rhubarb is tender, about 10 minutes. Combine remaining 2 tablespoons water with cornstarch in a small bowl until smooth; stir into the saucepan and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. Spread filling over baked crust.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Beat 2 egg whites in a medium glass or metal bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually add ½ cup sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. Spread meringue over filling; sprinkle coconut over top.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until meringue is golden brown, about 10 minutes. Cool completely before cutting into 12 squares.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (12 servings total)