Friday, December 10, 2010

Rhubarb Torte

Happy birthday to your Papa today! This is his favorite dessert recipe ever. His requested birthday meal is always roasted duck, wild rice, and rhubarb torte. Even in the dead of winter!

Filling:
1 C. sugar
3 T. cornstarch
4 C. sliced rhubarb
1/2 C. water
Few drops red food coloring
Combine ingredients in saucepan and cook, stirring until thickened. Cook 2-3 minutes, then add food coloring.

Crust:
1 C. graham cracker crumbs
2 T. sugar
4 T. melted butter
Mix together and press into 9x13 pan, reserving 2 T. for topping.
Bake @ 350* for 10 minutes.

Pour rhubarb mix over crust. Cool.

Topping:
Whip 1/2 C. whipping cream, fold in 1 1/2 c. mini marshmallows, and spoon over cooled rhubarb.
Prepare 1- 3 3/4oz. package instant vanilla pudding according to directions. Spread over all, and sprinkle with remaining graham crumbs.

Serve chilled.

{LDM}

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