Description
These Rhubarb Custard Bars are a delightful treat with a buttery crust, a creamy rhubarb filling, and a luscious cream cheese topping. Perfect for showcasing fresh rhubarb!
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup cold butter
For the 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
For the Topping:
- 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: In a bowl, combine the flour and sugar; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into a greased 13×9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes.
- Make the Filling: In a separate bowl, combine sugar and flour. Whisk in cream and beaten eggs. Stir in rhubarb. Pour over the pre-baked crust. Bake at 350° until custard is set, about 40-45 minutes. Cool.
- Prepare the Topping: Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth; fold in whipped cream. Spread over the cooled bars. Cover and refrigerate until firm enough to cut, about 1 hour. Cut into bars and store in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Rhubarb Custard Bars, Rhubarb Dessert, Custard Bar Recipe
