Classic Rhubarb Custard Torte with Meringue
Classic Rhubarb Custard Torte with Meringue brings together a buttery, tender crust, a creamy rhubarb custard that balances tart and sweet, and a light, golden meringue crown. It’s a nostalgic dessert with contrasting textures—crisp base, silky center, and airy topping—perfect for spring gatherings, holiday dinners, or any time fresh rhubarb is in season.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Classic Rhubarb Custard Torte with Meringue, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 45
- Heart Health
- 67
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 31
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
In a large bowl, combine 1 cup flour, margarine, and confectioners' sugar; mix until a dough ball forms, then press it into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch square pan.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until the crust is golden brown, about 20 minutes.
- 4
In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine 1 ½ cups white sugar, egg yolks, milk, and 3 tablespoons flour. Add rhubarb; cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, then pour the filling into the hot crust.
- 5
Beat egg whites in a large glass or metal bowl until foamy; gradually beat in the remaining ¼ cup sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread the meringue over the rhubarb filling to cover it completely.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Calories 222.24 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 7.32 g Moderate 15%
- Carbohydrate 20.9 g 8%
- Total Fat 11.02 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 2.83 g Moderate 14%
- Trans Fat 1.46 g High --
- Cholesterol 88.05 mg High 29%
- Sodium 65.33 mg Low Source 3%
- Dietary Fiber 2.71 g Low Source 10%
- Total Sugars 4.06 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 218.55 mg Moderate 17%
- Iron 1.59 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 179.19 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 138.62 mcg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin C 0.09 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.49 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Classic Rhubarb Custard Torte with Meringue is an American dessert recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Eggs, Egg Whites, and Margarine. Each serving provides about 222.24 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Classic Rhubarb Custard Torte with Meringue?
- It is an American recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for dessert.
- What is Classic Rhubarb Custard Torte with Meringue made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Eggs, Egg Whites, Margarine, Milk. The full list of 8 is above.
- What goes well with Classic Rhubarb Custard Torte with Meringue?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Classic Rhubarb Custard Torte with Meringue?
- About 1 hr in total: 30 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 222.24 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Classic Rhubarb Custard Torte with Meringue easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 8 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Classic Rhubarb Custard Torte with Meringue healthy?
- Classic Rhubarb Custard Torte with Meringue has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 222.24 calories and 7.32 g of protein, or 15% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 2.83 g (14% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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