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Rhubarb Custard Bars

Delicious Rhubarb Custard Bars for a Perfect Summer Treat

Delight in homemade Rhubarb Custard Bars, a perfect summer treat blending creamy custard with the tartness of fresh rhubarb.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 cups Fresh Rhubarb, chopped Frozen rhubarb can be used after thawing and draining moisture.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar, divided For a sweeter custard, consider increasing sugar by 1/4 cup.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Adds warmth and depth to the filling.
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Half-and-half can be substituted for a richer texture.
  • 3 Large Eggs Replace with flax eggs if desired.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances the flavor depth of the custard.
For the Crust
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter, melted Ensure it’s melted for easy mixing.
  • 1 1/4 cups All-Purpose Flour Feel free to try gluten-free flour for a different twist.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Enhances overall flavor.
For Dusting
  • 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar Adds a lovely decorative sweetness just before serving.

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the chopped rhubarb, 1/2 cup of granulated sugar, 1/4 cup of flour, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon. Toss until well coated.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole milk, 3 eggs, the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar, and the vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. In another bowl, mix 1 cup of flour with 1/2 cup of melted butter until it resembles coarse crumbs. Press this into the bottom of the baking dish.
  5. Pour the rhubarb filling over the crust evenly, followed by the custard mixture.
  6. Bake for 40-45 minutes until the custard is set and lightly golden on top.
  7. Cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares.
  8. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 140mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Allow the bars to cool completely before slicing to achieve clean pieces. Use frozen rhubarb if fresh isn't available.

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