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Moist Rhubarb Custard Bars

Moist Rhubarb Custard Bars That Taste Like Home

Delight in these Moist Rhubarb Custard Bars, a perfect blend of creamy custard and 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: Homemade
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Flour
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Butter at room temperature
  • 2 cups Fresh or Frozen Rhubarb drained if frozen
For the Custard Filling
  • 1 cup Cream
  • 3 large Eggs
For the Topping
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese at room temperature
  • 1 cup Whipped Cream

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • 13x9-inch baking pan
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare the baking pan.
    Moist Rhubarb Custard Bars
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour and sugar, then cut in room-temperature butter.
    Moist Rhubarb Custard Bars
  3. Press the mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 10 minutes.
    Moist Rhubarb Custard Bars
  4. Prepare the custard filling by blending together sugar, flour, cream, and eggs.
    Moist Rhubarb Custard Bars
  5. Fold in the chopped rhubarb and pour the custard over the crust.
    Moist Rhubarb Custard Bars
  6. Bake for an additional 40-45 minutes until set.
    Moist Rhubarb Custard Bars
  7. Cool completely at room temperature.
    Moist Rhubarb Custard Bars
  8. Prepare the topping by beating cream cheese and folding in whipped cream.
    Moist Rhubarb Custard Bars
  9. Spread the topping over the cooled bars and refrigerate for 2 hours.
    Moist Rhubarb Custard Bars
  10. Cut into squares and serve, optionally garnishing with whipped cream or berries.
    Moist Rhubarb Custard Bars

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

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

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