Description
These Tangy Rhubarb Bars are bright, zesty, and perfectly balanced between sweet and tart. Featuring a buttery crust and a vibrant rhubarb filling, they’re a refreshing dessert perfect for spring and summer.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
Crust
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
Rhubarb Filling
- 3 cups rhubarb, chopped
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan.
- Make crust: Cream butter and powdered sugar, then mix in flour and salt until a dough forms.
- Bake crust: Press into pan and bake for 12–15 minutes until lightly golden.
- Prepare filling: Whisk sugar, cornstarch, eggs, lemon juice, and vanilla. Stir in rhubarb.
- Assemble: Pour filling over warm crust.
- Bake: Bake 30–35 minutes until set.
- Cool & slice: Let cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes
Dust with powdered sugar before serving for a classic finish. For extra flavor, add a little lemon zest to the filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Classic
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: rhubarb bars, tangy dessert, rhubarb baking, spring dessert