CRUST:

1 c. flour
1/2 c. butter
2 tbsp. sugar

Combine until crumbly. Press into a 9 x 9 inch pan and bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes.

FILLING:

3/4 c. granulated sugar
2 1/2 c. rhubarb, cut in 2" chunks
2 tbsp. flour
3 egg yolks, beaten
1/3 c. milk

Combine sugar and flour. Add all remaining ingredients, stirring well. Cook in a saucepan, stirring, until thick. Cool an pour into the baked crust.

TOPPING:

3 egg whites
1/4 c. granulated sugar

Beat egg whites until firm. Add the sugar, beating well. Spread on top of dessert and brown in the oven. Watch carefully, it happens fast!