Almond And Raspberry Meringue Bars
From mystic_river1 16 years agoIngredients
- almond and Raspberry Meringue Bars (makes about 36 pieces) adapted from Allrecipes.com shopping list
- 1 cup butter, softened shopping list
- 1 large egg shopping list
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar shopping list
- 7 ounces almond paste (usually next to the marzipan in stores) shopping list
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract shopping list
- 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour shopping list
- 3/4 cup seedless red raspberry jam shopping list
- 3 large egg whites shopping list
- 1/2 cup white granulated sugar shopping list
- 1/2 cup flaked coconut shopping list
How to make it
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with aluminum foil.
- Grease lightly.
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- To make the Base:
- In a large bowl, mix the butter, almond paste, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in one large egg and the almond extract. Mix in the flour until the dough just comes together.
- Press into prepared pan, bake 20 to 25 minutes, until edges are golden.
- Remove from oven and cool slightly.
- Using a spatula, evenly spread the raspberry preserves over the base.
- In a large glass or metal bowl, whip three egg whites until soft peaks form.
- Gradually beat in 1/2 cup of granulated sugar until the peaks are stiff and glossy.
- Lightly spread the meringue over the jam.
- Sprinkle with coconut.
- Return the pan to the oven, and bake 15 to 20 minutes, or until meringue is firm and coconut is lightly toasted. Allow to cool in the pan.
- Carefully lift the foil from the pan.
- Using a sharp knife, cut into bars
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