Description
Rhubarb Custard Bars are a delightful dessert with a sweet and tangy flavor. They feature a buttery crust, a creamy rhubarb custard filling, and a rich cream cheese topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup cold butter
- Filling:
- 2 cups sugar
- 7 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 3 large eggs, beaten
- 5 cups finely chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb, thawed and drained
- Topping:
- 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour and sugar. Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased baking dish.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
- In another bowl, combine sugar, flour, cream, beaten eggs, and rhubarb. Mix well.
- Pour the filling over the baked crust.
- Bake for an additional 30 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Fold in the whipped cream gently.
- Spread the cream cheese topping over the baked rhubarb bars.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen rhubarb based on availability.
- Ensure the rhubarb is well-drained to avoid excess liquid.
- Chill the bars for better slicing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Rhubarb Custard Bars, dessert, rhubarb recipe