Raspberry Meringue Bars

Name: Raspberry Meringue Bars
Yield: 4 dozen
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1 ½ cups white sugar; 2 egg yolks; 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour; 1 (10 ounce) jar seedless raspberry jam; 4 egg whites; ¼ teaspoon salt; 2 cups finely chopped walnuts

Rating: 4.64 stars

22 Ratings
20 Reviews
5 Photos

Elegant and pretty. Perfect for a spring wedding.

By Rosina

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Servings:

Yield:

4 dozen

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 24 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

1 cup butter, softened
1 ½ cups white sugar
2 egg yolks
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 (10 ounce) jar seedless raspberry jam
4 egg whites
¼ teaspoon salt
2 cups finely chopped walnuts

Directions

Step 1
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 15-1/2 x 10-1/2 x 1 inch jellyroll pan.

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Step 2
Cream butter, 1/2 cup of the sugar and egg yolks until well blended. Add flour and mix well. Pat dough evenly into bottom of prepared pan and bake for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned.
Step 3
Remove pan from oven (but leave oven on). Let cool for 5 minutes then spread with the jam. Beat egg whites and salt until stiff but not dry. Carefully fold in remaining sugar and the chopped nuts.
Step 4
Gently spread on top of the jam, making sure to seal edges and corners. Return to oven for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cut into 3 X 1 inch bars while still warm. May be stored airtight at room temperature up to a week. May also be frozen. Defrost covered at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

264 calories; protein 3.7g; carbohydrates 31.4g; fat 14.5g; cholesterol 37.4mg; sodium 89.1mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (20)

Most helpful positive review

LINDA57

08/01/2003

Great tasting. Much easier if you spread the nuts on top of jam instead of trying to fold into egg whites. Read More

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(21)

Most helpful critical review

geekOphile

10/11/2006

this turned into a sticky crumbly mess. It was however a tasty mess. Read More

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(3)

22 Ratings

5 star values: 16
4 star values: 5
3 star values: 0
2 star values: 1
1 star values: 0

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LINDA57

08/01/2003

Great tasting. Much easier if you spread the nuts on top of jam instead of trying to fold into egg whites. Read More

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Dawn-Faith

03/03/2009

Really delicious. Everyone raved about them and asked to take some home. I had to change the recipe a little to use what I had on hand so I ended up using apricot preserves and chopped pecans instead of chopped walnuts. I plan on using the original recipe next time. Thanks for the wonderful recipe! Read More

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(10)

Richelle Knight

11/30/2005

I sprinkled the walnuts over the jam and then I put the meringue on. I sprinkled a few more walnuts on top of that instead of folding them into the meringue. Great recipe! Thanks Rosina! Read More

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BrianneL

08/31/2011

I absolutely love this recipe! I was bored one day and found this and made it. I left out the walnuts because i didnt have any but i doubt it needed them. My family went crazy over it and said it was one of the best desserts I've made yet (I make a lot of desserts). I will definitely make this again. Read More

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2FEISTY

07/07/2003

This was really easy to make but tasted like you spent hours. Terrific! I wouldn't change a thing. Read More

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(7)

Lilibeth

01/19/2009

LOVE these bars! I scatter semisweet chocolate chips over the jam and let them melt then put on the meringue. Yum. Chocolate and raspberry! Read More

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(7)

JENNUSF

08/24/2008

I brought these bars to a barbecue and they got rave reviews! I was a little worried when I made them because people were talking about how messy they were--I just lined the pan with foil and pulled them out to cut them and it was no big deal. I followed the other reviewers' advice and sprinkled the nuts on the raspberry jam. Read More

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cranwell

12/14/2006

These are incredible and fairly easy to make. I followed the suggestions to put the nuts directly onto the jam and that worked well. My tip: make sure to use LARGER than a one quart bowl for mixing the meringue! Read More

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SugarMama

02/17/2007

Very nice levels of flavors with the buttery crust sweet n sticky jam fillings topped with a light and airy sweet crisp! I just wouldn't consider it "elegant" looking because they are difficult to cut without breaking and crumbling. Read More

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geekOphile

10/11/2006

this turned into a sticky crumbly mess. It was however a tasty mess. Read More

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Raspberry Meringue Bars

Servings Per Recipe: 24
Calories: 263.6

% Daily Value *

protein: 8 %

carbohydrates: 10 %

dietary fiber: 4 %

sugars:

fat: 22 %

saturated fat: 28 %

cholesterol: 13 %

vitamin a iu: 5 %

niacin equivalents: 12 %

vitamin b6: 4 %

vitamin c:

folate: 9 %

calcium: 2 %

iron: 5 %

magnesium: 7 %

potassium: 2 %

sodium: 4 %

thiamin: 14 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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LINDA57

08/01/2003

Great tasting. Much easier if you spread the nuts on top of jam instead of trying to fold into egg whites.

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Dawn-Faith

03/03/2009

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Richelle Knight

11/30/2005

I sprinkled the walnuts over the jam and then I put the meringue on. I sprinkled a few more walnuts on top of that instead of folding them into the meringue. Great recipe! Thanks Rosina!

Helpful

(8)

BrianneL

08/31/2011

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2FEISTY

07/07/2003

This was really easy to make but tasted like you spent hours. Terrific! I wouldn't change a thing.

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(7)

Lilibeth