Description
Sweet rhubarb dream bars blend tangy fruit with creamy custard in a buttery crust. Homemade dessert bars offer a delightful balance of textures that satisfy seasonal cravings and delight you with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh rhubarb (finely chopped)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (240 ml/120 g)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened, 113 g/4 oz)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200 g)
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour (30 g)
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Crust Formation: Blend flour, sugar, and softened butter until crumbly, then firmly press the mixture into a greased 8×8-inch baking pan, creating a uniform base.
- Initial Baking: Roast the crust in a preheated 350F (175C) oven until edges turn a delicate golden hue, approximately 12-15 minutes.
- Filling Preparation: Whisk eggs to a light consistency, then incorporate flour, sugar, and salt, creating a smooth custard-like foundation.
- Rhubarb Integration: Gently fold chopped rhubarb into the egg mixture, ensuring even distribution of the tart crimson pieces throughout the batter.
- Layering and Final Bake: Pour the rhubarb-infused mixture over the hot crust, then return to the oven and bake for 35-40 minutes until the top achieves a golden, slightly caramelized finish.
- Cooling and Serving: Allow the bars to cool completely, enabling the layers to set and flavors to harmonize before slicing into elegant squares for serving.
Notes
- Choose Fresh Rhubarb: Select firm, bright red stalks without blemishes for the most vibrant flavor and best texture in your bars.
- Prevent Soggy Crust: Ensure the base is pre-baked until lightly golden to create a crisp foundation that won’t become mushy when adding the wet filling.
- Balance Sweetness: Rhubarb is naturally tart, so adjust sugar levels to complement its sharp flavor without overwhelming the delicate taste.
- Cooling is Crucial: Allow bars to cool completely at room temperature to help filling set properly and achieve clean, neat cutting lines.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
- Calories: 209
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg