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Rhubarb Dream Bars

Delicious Rhubarb Dream Bars for Effortless Spring Baking

Rhubarb Dream Bars are a sweet and tangy dessert, perfect for spring baking with a buttery shortbread crust and smooth custard topping.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can use gluten-free flour blend.
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Enhances texture.
  • 1 cup Butter (cold and cubed) Unsalted is preferred.
For the Filling
  • 3 large Eggs Room temperature preferred.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Can substitute with brown sugar.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 cups Diced Rhubarb Fresh or thawed from frozen.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Optional for extra flavor.

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • pastry cutter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and powdered sugar. Cut in cold, cubed butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Press the crust mixture into the bottom of your greased pan and bake for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
  4. In the same bowl, lightly beat the room temperature eggs. Stir in granulated sugar, a little flour, salt, and optional cinnamon until well combined.
  5. Fold the diced rhubarb into the filling mixture and pour over the warm crust.
  6. Return the pan to the oven and bake for about 60 minutes until the filling is set and golden.
  7. Allow the Rhubarb Dream Bars to cool completely at room temperature before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill the bars in the fridge overnight for enhanced flavors and better texture. Store in an airtight container for up to 4-5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

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