Description
Indulge in the delightful balance of sweet and tart with Rhubarb Custard Bars, a treat that brings together a buttery crust, creamy custard filling, and vibrant rhubarb. These bars are perfect for any occasion, from family gatherings to casual potlucks, and their irresistible flavor will have your guests coming back for seconds. Easy to make with simple ingredients you likely have on hand, these bars can also be prepared in advance—allowing you more time to enjoy your event. Serve them chilled for a refreshing dessert that looks as good as it tastes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup cold butter
- 2 cups sugar (for filling)
- 7 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for filling)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (for filling)
- 3 large eggs
- 5 cups finely chopped rhubarb (fresh or frozen)
- 6 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup sugar (for topping)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped heavy cream (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 13×9-inch baking pan.
- For the crust: Mix flour and sugar, cut in cold butter until crumbly, press into the pan, and bake for 10 minutes.
- For the filling: Combine sugar and flour in a bowl, whisk in heavy cream and eggs until smooth, then stir in rhubarb.
- Pour filling over the baked crust and bake for 40-45 minutes until set. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- For the topping: Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth, then fold in whipped cream.
- Spread topping over cooled bars and refrigerate until firm (about 1 hour).
- Cut into bars and serve chilled.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 75mg