Description
These Rhubarb Dream Bars balance tart rhubarb with a sweet, buttery crust and a creamy custard topping. A foolproof spring dessert that's simple, delicious, and perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
2 cups All-purpose flour
1 cup Butter (cold, cubed)
0.5 cup Brown sugar (packed)
4 cups Rhubarb (fresh or frozen, chopped)
1.5 cups Granulated sugar (divided use)
3 large Eggs (room temperature)
1 tsp Vanilla extract
0.25 cup All-purpose flour (for filling)
0.25 tsp Salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pa
- For the crust: Combine 2 cups flour and 1/2 cup brown sugar. Cut in cold cubed butter until crumbly. Press mixture firmly into pan. Bake 15 minutes
- For the filling: In a large bowl, whisk 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, 1/4 cup flour, and salt. Add eggs and vanilla; beat until smooth. Fold in chopped rhubarb
- Pour filling over hot crust. Bake 35-40 minutes until center is set. Cool completely before cutting into 24 squares
Notes
Do not overbake; filling sets as it cools.
Use cold butter for a flaky crust.
If using frozen rhubarb, do not thaw to prevent soggy bottom.
Cool fully for clean slices.
Store in refrigerator for up to 5 days; freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 50 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 245 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 96 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 52 mg
Keywords: rhubarb, bars, dessert, spring, custard, easy