Rhubarb Meringue Pie

INGREDIENTS

• 1¼ cups natural cane sugar
• 1½ cups rhubarb liquid
• ¼ cup cornstarch
• Crust
• 1½ cups whole wheat pastry flour (or unbleached all-purpose)
• 2 tablespoons natural cane sugar
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• 1 stick butter
• 2 ounces cream cheese
• ¼ cup cold water
• Filling
• 3 cups fresh rhubarb
• ¼ cup water
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 8 egg yolks (reserving 3 egg whites)
• 3 tablespoons butter
• Meringue
• 3 egg whites
• ¼ cup natural cane sugar
• 1 teaspoon cream of tartar