Description
This Classic Rhubarb Custard is a timeless dessert featuring tender, tart rhubarb baked into a smooth, creamy custard. It’s simple, comforting, and perfectly balanced between sweet and tangy.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 3 cups rhubarb, chopped
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup milk or light cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish.
- Arrange rhubarb: Spread chopped rhubarb evenly in the dish.
- Make custard: Whisk eggs, sugar, milk, vanilla, flour, and salt until smooth.
- Assemble: Pour custard mixture over the rhubarb.
- Bake: Bake 40–45 minutes until custard is set and lightly golden.
- Cool: Let cool slightly before serving.
- Serve: Enjoy warm or chilled.
Notes
For a richer custard, use half-and-half or cream. Add a pinch of nutmeg for extra warmth. This dessert pairs beautifully with whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Classic
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: rhubarb custard, classic dessert, baked custard, rhubarb recipe