Here’s your next summer blockbuster.

Swedish Raspberry Almond Bars.

An impossibly crisp buttery crust topped with raspberry jam and a coconut almond meringue topping is the dessert to get you a loud round of applause.

Swedish Raspberry Almond Bars

Ingredients:

3/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
1-1/2 cups flour
3/4 cup seedless raspberry jam
3 large egg whites
6 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup sliced almonds, divided

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.

2. In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners’ sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour and mix well. Press onto the bottom of prepared baking pan.

3. Bake 18-20 minutes or until lightly browned.

4. Spread jam over crust.

5. In a large bowl, beat egg whites with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff peaks form. Fold in coconut and 1/2 cup almonds.

6. Spread egg white mixture over jam. Sprinkle with remaining almonds.

7. Bake 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack.

Makes about 2 dozen

Recipe from Taste Of Home

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