Ingredients

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour3 tablespoons sugar3/4 cup butterFILLING:3 tablespoons all-purpose flour3/4 cup heavy whipping cream2 cups sugar, divided4 large eggs, separated2 teaspoons vanilla extract5 cups diced rhubarb

Preparation

Combine flour and sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Press into a 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Cool slightly.

For filling, blend flour and cream in a bowl until smooth. Add 1-1/4 cups sugar and egg yolks; mix well. Fold in vanilla and rhubarb. Pour into crust. Bake at 325° for 55-60 minutes or until a sharp knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Meanwhile, make a meringue by beating egg whites until stiff. Add remaining sugar and beat again until stiff peaks form. Remove cake from oven; top with meringue immediately and broil lightly.