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Rhubarb Bars

Delicious Rhubarb Bars with Creamy Curds You'll Love

These Rhubarb Bars feature a tangy and sweet creamy curd with a buttery shortbread crust, perfect for spring gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 12 squares
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Shortbread Crust
  • 2 cups Chopped Rhubarb Use thin, red stalks for added sweetness
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 4 oz Cream Cheese Softened
  • 1/2 cup Sugar For shortbread
  • 1/2 tsp Salt Opt for sea salt
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Can substitute with almond extract
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour
For the Rhubarb Curd
  • 3/4 cup Sugar For curd
  • 2 cups Rhubarb Puree
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 tbl Lemon Juice
  • 1 tbl Lemon Zest
  • 1/4 tsp Salt For curd
  • 2 tbl Flour Can substitute with cornstarch for gluten-free
Optional Ingredients for Color
  • 1 tsp Red Dye Omit if using naturally red rhubarb

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • Blender
  • 9x13 Baking Dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Creamy Rhubarb Bars
  1. In a medium pot, combine the chopped rhubarb with ½ cup of sugar and a splash of water. Cook on medium heat for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally until the rhubarb becomes soft. Blend until smooth.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13 baking dish with parchment paper.
  3. In a stand mixer, blend the unsalted butter and cream cheese together until light and fluffy. Gradually mix in the sugar, salt, and vanilla extract. Then add the flour to form a smooth dough.
  4. Spread the dough in the prepared baking dish and bake for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
  5. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, remaining sugar, rhubarb puree, lemon juice, lemon zest, and pinch of salt. Gradually incorporate the flour until smooth.
  6. Pour the curd mixture over the baked crust and bake for another 20 minutes until set.
  7. Allow to cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Slice into squares and dust with powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.

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