Description
Creamy Rhubarb Custard Bars are a delicious dessert that beautifully combines sweet and tart flavors. With a buttery, crumbly crust and a rich, smooth custard filling, these bars are perfect for spring picnics or cozy evenings at home. Their vibrant color and delightful taste will make them the star of your dessert table. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, these bars will leave everyone asking for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh rhubarb, chopped
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
- 2. In a mixing bowl, beat together butter and 1/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually mix in flour until crumbly.
- 3. Press the crust mixture evenly into the baking pan and bake for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
- 4. While the crust bakes, toss chopped rhubarb with remaining sugar. In another bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and flour until smooth.
- 5. Fold in rhubarb and pour the mixture over the baked crust.
- 6. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes or until set and lightly browned on top.
- 7. Cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg