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Rhubarb Custard Bars

Delicious Rhubarb Custard Bars for Sweet Spring Moments

Delight in these Rhubarb Custard Bars, a perfect spring dessert balancing sweet and tart flavors.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour King Arthur all-purpose flour recommended for stability.
  • 0.5 cups Sugar Adds sweetness, enhancing both the crust and filling.
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Contributes richness and flakiness.
For the Custard Filling
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Creates a rich, velvety custard texture.
  • 3 large Eggs Aid in setting the custard.
  • 2 cups Rhubarb Fresh or thawed frozen, drained.
  • 0.5 teaspoons Salt Enhances overall flavor.
For the Topping
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Room temperature for easy mixing.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Infuses flavor into the topping.
  • 0.25 cups Sugar Sweetens the cream cheese topping.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • pastry cutter
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Oven Thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Whisk together the flour and sugar, then cut in the butter until crumbly. Press into a greased baking dish and par-bake for 10 minutes.
  3. Whisk together sugar, flour, and salt in one bowl. In another, blend eggs and heavy cream. Mix wet into dry, then fold in the rhubarb.
  4. Pour the custard mixture over the crust and bake for 40-45 minutes until edges are set.
  5. Whip cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla together until fluffy for the topping.
  6. Cool the bars for 30 minutes, then spread topping evenly over the cooled custard layer and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  7. Once chilled and firm, slice the bars into squares and serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These bars taste even better the next day! Serve chilled with coffee or tea.

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