Rhubarb Torte

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cups margarine
• 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
• 1 cup white sugar , divided
• 3 large eggs , separated
• 0.33 cups milk
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3.5 cups chopped rhubarb

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C.)

2. 2

   Combine 1 cup flour, margarine, and confectioners' sugar in a large bowl; mix until a dough ball forms; press into bottom and up sides of a 9-inch square pan.

3. 3

   Bake in the preheated oven until crust golden brown, about 20 minutes.

4. 4

   Combine 1 ½ cups white sugar, egg yolks, milk, and 3 tablespoons flour in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add rhubarb; cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. Pour filling into hot crust.

5. 5

   Beat egg whites in a large glass or metal bowl until foamy; gradually beat in remaining ¼ cup sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread meringue over rhubarb filling to completely cover.

6. 6

   Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes.