Description
Rhubarb dream bars combine sweet nostalgia with tangy freshness in a delightful dessert. Buttery crumble layers and luscious rhubarb filling create a perfect balance that beckons you to savor each memorable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups finely chopped fresh rhubarb
- 2 large eggs
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 ml) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
Filling Ingredients:
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (30 grams) all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the foundation layer by combining flour and sugar, then incorporate softened butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gently press the mixture into a thoroughly greased or parchment-lined 8×8-inch baking vessel, ensuring an even, compact surface.
- Transfer the prepared base to a preheated oven at 350F (175C) and allow it to transform into a delicately golden-edged canvas, approximately 12-15 minutes.
- While the crust achieves its initial golden perfection, craft the vibrant filling by whisking eggs until they become light and airy, then seamlessly blend in flour, sugar, and a subtle hint of salt.
- Carefully introduce chopped rhubarb into the silky egg mixture, folding gently to distribute the tart crimson pieces throughout the luminous base.
- Immediately after removing the crust from the oven, cascade the rhubarb-laden mixture across the hot surface, creating a harmonious layer that promises tantalizing texture and flavor.
- Return the pan to the oven, allowing the filling to set and caramelize, developing a delicate golden crown that signals its readiness after 35-40 minutes of patient baking.
- Once complete, extract the bars and permit them to cool completely, allowing the layers to stabilize and flavors to meld before slicing into delectable squares.
Notes
- Adjust rhubarb sweetness by choosing between tart or sweeter varieties, allowing you to control the overall flavor profile of the dessert.
- Swap traditional all-purpose flour with gluten-free alternatives like almond or coconut flour for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Enhance the texture by adding a sprinkle of chopped nuts like almonds or pecans to the crust for extra crunch and nutty depth.
- Experiment with mixed berries alongside rhubarb to create a more complex fruity filling, balancing tartness with additional sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg