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Tasty Rhubarb Cream Cheese Bars

Creamy Tasty Rhubarb Cream Cheese Bars for Sweet Spring Bliss

Delight in these Tasty Rhubarb Cream Cheese Bars, featuring fresh rhubarb and creamy layers perfect for spring gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Provides structure
  • 1 cup oats Contributes texture
  • 1/2 cup butter Chilled and cut into pieces
  • 1/4 cup sugar Sweetens the crust
  • 1 pinch salt Enhances flavor
For the Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese Room temperature
  • 2 cups fresh rhubarb Diced
  • 1 large egg Room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract Pure for best taste
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon Freshly ground
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg Just a pinch

Equipment

  • 9” x 9” baking pan
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Stand Mixer
  • Whisk
  • pastry cutter
  • spatula
  • sharp knife
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour, oats, sugar, and salt. Stir together.
  3. Add chilled butter, cutting in until the mixture resembles small crumbs.
  4. Press half of the crumb mixture evenly into the bottom of the baking pan.
  5. In a stand mixer, blend cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
  6. Add egg, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg and beat until fully incorporated.
  7. Fold in diced rhubarb until evenly distributed.
  8. Spread the filling over the prepared crust.
  9. Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture over the filling.
  10. Bake for 40 minutes or until lightly browned and the filling is set.
  11. Cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
  12. Slice into squares and serve with ice cream or strawberries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze individually wrapped portions.

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