Description
Rich Rhubarb & Cream Cheese Dessert Squares are a delightful combination of tart rhubarb and creamy cheese filling, served in a buttery crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 3 cups fresh rhubarb, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the cold butter and mix until crumbly.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9×9 inch baking dish.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
- In another bowl, combine rhubarb, sugar, cornstarch, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
- Spread the rhubarb mixture over the baked crust.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the rhubarb layer.
- Bake for an additional 25-30 minutes until set.
- Let cool, then cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- Use fresh rhubarb for the best flavor.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
- Can be served warm or chilled.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Rich Rhubarb & Cream Cheese Dessert Squares, dessert, rhubarb dessert, cream cheese dessert