Description
These Rhubarb Dream Bars are everything the name promises—dreamy, tangy, sweet, and simple! With just 6 ingredients, you’ll get a buttery shortbread crust topped with a creamy, custard-like rhubarb layer that’s bursting with spring flavor. A nostalgic dessert that’s anything but boring!!
Ingredients
For the Crust:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 cup butter, cold and cubed
For the Filling:
4 large eggs
2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups diced rhubarb
Optional: 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease a 9×13 baking pan and set aside.
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In a large bowl, mix flour and powdered sugar. Cut in butter using a food processor or hand mixer until crumbly.
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Press mixture evenly into prepared pan. Bake for 15 minutes.
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In the same bowl, lightly beat eggs. Stir in sugar, flour, salt, and cinnamon (if using) until well combined.
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Fold in diced rhubarb and pour mixture over the hot crust.
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Return to oven and bake for 60 minutes, or until the center is set.
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Cool completely before slicing. Enjoy!
Notes
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For frozen rhubarb, thaw and drain before using.
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Letting the bars chill overnight enhances the texture.
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Add chopped nuts on top before baking for a crunchy twist!
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A pinch of cinnamon adds warmth, but the bars are delicious without it too.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 307
- Sugar: 20g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg