Lithuanian Semi-Crisp Meringue Pastry

Ingredients

Pastry

• 1 cup flour
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 1/2 tablespoons sour cream
• 1 teaspoon baking powder

Topping and Meringue

• 1 cup orange marmalade (or other tart preserves)
• 4 egg whites
• 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Directions

1. 1

   Mix together flour, butter, sugar, vanilla, egg yolk, sour cream and baking powder. Work until smooth. Place in fridge for 30 minutes.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees.

3. 3

   Roll out dough and placed on a small, greased cookie sheet. Pierce with a fork in several places before putting it into the oven. Bake at 350 for 25 - 30 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove and cool slightly.

4. 4

   Lower oven temp to 300 degrees.

5. 5

   Spread the marmalade over the top of the pastry.

6. 6

   Whip the egg whites with the cream of tartar, sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Spread over the pastry. Bake at 300 degrees for 15 - 20 minutes or until meringue develops a slight "blush".