Description
A sweet and tangy layered dessert with a buttery crust, creamy custard filling, and a smooth cream cheese topping. These Rhubarb Custard Bars are perfect for spring and summer gatherings or as a refreshing treat any time of year. #RhubarbDessert #CustardBars #SpringBaking #EasyDesserts #HomemadeTreats
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 7 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 3 large eggs, beaten
- 5 cups fresh or frozen rhubarb, chopped
- 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the flour and sugar for the crust. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into the bottom of an ungreased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes, or until just set. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
- In another bowl, whisk together the sugar and flour for the filling. Stir in the heavy cream and beaten eggs until smooth. Fold in the chopped rhubarb.
- Pour the filling over the pre-baked crust.
- Return to the oven and bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the custard is set and rhubarb is tender. Let cool completely.
- In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Fold in the whipped cream gently until fully incorporated.
- Spread the cream cheese topping over the cooled bars. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Cut into bars and serve chilled. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Let the bars cool completely before adding the topping to avoid melting.
- Fresh rhubarb works best, but frozen can be used—just be sure to thaw and drain it well.
- For a firmer crust, bake it for an additional 5 minutes before adding the filling.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approx. 74.5g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 15.5g
- Sodium: 73mg
- Fat: 34.7g
- Saturated Fat: 14.9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17.3g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 22.2g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Protein: 2.8g
- Cholesterol: 60.5mg