Description
These Rhubarb Dream Bars feature a buttery shortbread crust and a tangy rhubarb custard filling. A perfect spring dessert, they’re easy to make and full of bright, refreshing rhubarb flavor!
Ingredients
Crust:
2 cups (256 g) all-purpose flour
¾ cup (85 g) powdered sugar
1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
Filling:
2 cups finely chopped rhubarb
2 large eggs
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×13-inch baking pan.
Combine flour and powdered sugar in a bowl. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Press mixture into pan and bake for 15–18 minutes, until lightly golden. Let cool slightly.
In a bowl, whisk rhubarb, eggs, sugar, flour, and salt until smooth.
Pour filling over crust and spread evenly.
Bake for 30–35 minutes until set and lightly golden.
Cool completely in pan before slicing.
Notes
Add strawberries for a rhubarb-strawberry twist.
Drizzle a glaze of lemon juice and powdered sugar for extra sweetness.
For a thicker filling, increase rhubarb slightly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45–50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
