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Rhubarb Custard Bars

Delicious Rhubarb Custard Bars for a Sweet Spring Treat

These Rhubarb Custard Bars combine tangy rhubarb and creamy custard in a buttery crust, making them a perfect dessert for gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar Sweetens the crust.
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Cold and cubed for best texture.
Filling
  • 3 cups Chopped Rhubarb Fresh is best, frozen must be thawed and drained.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust based on fruit sweetness.
  • 3 large Eggs Acts as a binder.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Adds depth to the custard.
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Optional for a richer version.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Pastry Cutter

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and powdered sugar. Cut in cold cubed butter until it resembles coarse crumbs. Press into the lined baking pan and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.
  3. Chop fresh rhubarb and distribute evenly over the cooled crust.
  4. Whisk together sugar, eggs, salt, and vanilla in a separate bowl. Pour the custard over the rhubarb.
  5. Bake for 35-45 minutes until the custard is set and golden. Cool completely on a wire rack for at least 2 hours.
  6. Use the parchment to lift the bars out and slice them into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh rhubarb for the best flavor, and consider letting the bars cool completely in the pan for easier slicing.

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