Almond-raspberry Meringue Bars

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 7 ounces almond paste
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup seedless red raspberry jam
• 3 egg whites
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup flaked coconut

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 5 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). line a 9x13 inch baking pan with greased aluminum foil.
• to make the crust: in a large bowl, mix together the butter, almond paste, and brown sugar until smooth. beat in one egg and the almond extract. mix in the flour and stir until well blended.
• bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden. cool slightly, and spread the raspberry preserves over the crust.
• in a large glass or metal bowl, whip egg whites until they form soft peaks. gradually beat in 1/2 cup sugar until peaks become stiff. spread the meringue over the jam and sprinkle with coconut.
• bake 15 to 20 minutes, or until firm. let cool on wire racks. lift foil from pan and cut bars with a sharp knife.