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Rhubarb Custard Bars

Delicious Rhubarb Custard Bars That Will Brighten Your Day

Moist Rhubarb Custard Bars are a crowd-pleasing dessert that captures the sweet-tart essence of rhubarb.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour substitute with a gluten-free blend for a gluten-free option
  • 0.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cups cold butter cut into pieces
For the Custard Filling
  • 3 large eggs no substitutions suggested
  • 1 cup heavy cream for richness
  • 3 cups fresh or frozen rhubarb thaw and drain if frozen
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Topping
  • 8 oz cream cheese at room temperature
  • 1 cup whipped cream freshly whipped
  • 0.25 cups granulated sugar adjust to taste

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowls
  • 13x9-inch Baking Pan
  • whisk
  • Pastry Cutter

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, combine flour and sugar. Cut in the cold butter until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Press the crumbly dough into the bottom of a greased 13x9-inch pan and bake for about 10 minutes until lightly golden.
Custard Filling
  1. Whisk together sugar, flour, cream, and eggs in another bowl until smooth.
  2. Fold in chopped rhubarb pieces gently.
  3. Pour the custard filling over the pre-baked crust and bake for 40–45 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
Topping and Assembly
  1. Let the bars cool completely at room temperature.
  2. Blend cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth, then fold in whipped cream.
  3. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled custard filling and chill in the refrigerator until set.
  4. Cut into squares and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, ensure the butter is cold, and if using frozen rhubarb, drain it well before adding to the filling.

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