RECIPE: RECIPE: Danish Cherry Rhubarb Dessert

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DANISH CHERRY RHUBARB DESSERT

When you serve this delicious dessert your friends will ask for the recipe.

2 1/2 cups all purpose flour

1 teaspoon salt

1 cup cold butter

1/2 cup milk

1 egg yolk

1 cup cornflakes

4 to 5 cups diced fresh or frozen rhubarb, thawed

1 1/2 cups sugar

1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

FOR BRUSHING PASTRY:

1 egg white

1 Tablespoon sugar

GLAZE:

1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar

1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons milk

In a bowl, combine the flour and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. Add the milk and egg yolk; mix well. Divide in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a 13 x 9 inch rectangle. Place one rectangle in a greased 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with cornflakes.

In a bowl, combine the rhubarb and 1 1/2 cups sugar. Stir in the cherry pie filling and vanilla; spread over cornflakes. Top with the remaining pastry. Cut slits in the top.

Beat egg white; brush over pastry. Sprinkle with 1 Tablespoon sugar.

Bake 350 for 50 to 55 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.

In a bowl, combine the glaze ingredients; drizzle over bars. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 12 to 16 servings.

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