This bar features three layers of heavenly flavor: a delicious almond-studded crust, an intense fresh blackberry center and a fluffy meringue topping. 

CRUST
2  cups all-purpose flour
2/3  cup finely chopped sliced almonds
2/3  cup sugar 1  cup unsalted butter, softened

TOPPING
2  cups fresh blackberries
4  egg whites
1  teaspoon lemon juice
1/3  cup sugar
3/4  cup sliced almonds

1. Heat oven to 350ºF. Line 13x9-inch pan with foil so that foil hangs over edges. Cut 13x9-inch piece of parchment paper; place over foil in bottom of pan.

2. In large bowl, beat all crust ingredients at medium-low speed until dough forms. Press into bottom of pan. Prick dough all over with fork. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until pale brown.

3. Place blackberries in food processor or blender; process until pureed. Spread pureed blackberries evenly over crust.

4. In large bowl, beat egg whites and lemon juice at medium-high speed 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or until soft peaks form. Sprinkle 1/3 cup sugar over egg whites; beat 2 to 3 minutes or until stiff peaks form. Gently spread meringue over pureed blackberries; sprinkle with 3/4 cup sliced almonds. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until top is light golden brown.

5. Cool completely. Remove bars by lifting foil ends. Slide bars with parchment paper liner onto cutting board. Cut into 36 pieces.

36 bars

PER BAR: 125 calories, 7.5 g total fat (3.5 g saturated fat), 2 g protein, 13 g carbohydrate, 15 mg cholesterol,
5 mg sodium, 1 g fiber