Strawberry Meringue Bars

Strawberry Meringue Bars
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Baked meringue topping adds a light and airy texture to this simple bar cookie.
15 min
Prep Time
1:20
Total Time
36 bars

Ingredients

Crust

2 cups
all-purpose flour
1/2 cup
sugar
1/2 cup
cold Land O Lakes® Butter
3
large Land O Lakes® Eggs (yolks only)

Topping

3
large Land O Lakes® Eggs (whites only)
1/4 teaspoon
cream of tartar
1 cup
powdered sugar
1/2 cup
strawberry preserves
1/4 cup
sliced almonds

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F.
  2. Combine flour and 1/2 cup sugar in bowl; cut in butter with pastry blender or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in egg yolks until well mixed. Press onto bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch baking pan. Bake 15-20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
  3. Beat egg whites and cream of tartar in bowl at high speed until foamy. Continue beating, gradually adding powdered sugar, until glossy and stiff peaks form.
  4. Spread preserves over hot, partially baked crust. Spread egg white mixture over preserves; sprinkle with almonds. Continue baking 22-27 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool completely. Cut into bars with sharp, wet knife.

Recipe Tips

Nutrition Facts (1 bar)

Calories
90
Cholesterol
25mg
Carbohydrates
15g
Protein
1g
Fat
3.5g
Sodium
30mg
Dietary Fiber
0g

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