Raspberry-Chocolate Meringue Squares

  Desserts

My family loves all sorts of cookies, like this luscious treat with a buttery crust, raspberry jam, chocolate and meringue. Bake it for a buffet, party or household treat.

Raspberry-Chocolate Meringue Squares

Average Rating: 1

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling
YIELD: 9 servings.

Ingredients

  • 3 large egg whites, room temperature, divided use
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam
  • 3 tablespoons miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350آ°. Reserve 2 egg whites in a small bowl. In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in remaining egg white; gradually add flour to creamed mixture, mixing well.
  • 2. Press into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake 9-11 minutes or until lightly browned. Increase oven setting to 400آ°.
  • 3. With clean beaters, beat reserved egg whites on medium speed until foamy. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high after each addition until sugar is dissolved. Continue beating until stiff glossy peaks form. Spread jam over crust; sprinkle with chocolate chips. Spread meringue over top.
  • 4. Bake 8-10 minutes or until meringue is lightly browned. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts

1 bar: 198 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 60mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
2 starch, 1 fat.

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