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Moist Rhubarb Custard Bars

Moist Rhubarb Custard Bars That Taste Like Home

Moist Rhubarb Custard Bars are a delightful dessert that blends tangy rhubarb with creamy custard in a flaky crust.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Flour
  • 1/3 cup Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Butter room temperature
  • 2 cups Fresh or Frozen Rhubarb drained and patted dry if frozen
For the Custard Filling
  • 1 cup Cream
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Flour
For the Topping
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese room temperature
  • 1 cup Whipped Cream
  • 1/4 cup Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Equipment

  • 13x9-inch baking pan

Method
 

Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your baking pan with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour and sugar, then cut in the butter until coarse crumbs form. Press into the pan and bake for 10 minutes.
  3. Blend together sugar and flour separately, whisk in cream and eggs, and fold in chopped rhubarb.
  4. Pour the custard filling over the baked crust and bake for an additional 40-45 minutes until set but still slightly jiggly.
  5. Allow the bars to cool at room temperature completely.
  6. Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth, then fold in whipped cream and spread over cooled bars.
  7. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Cut into squares or rectangles and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These bars are best served chilled and can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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