Rhubarb Dessert Bars

Sweet, tart, and perfectly portable—these Rhubarb Dessert Bars are everything you love about rhubarb wrapped into one irresistible treat.

With a tender crust, juicy rhubarb filling, and just the right touch of sweetness, they strike a perfect balance between rustic charm and crowd-pleasing flavor.

Great for bake sales, picnics, or anytime you want a taste of spring in every bite!

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Ingredients

For the Crust:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

For the Rhubarb Layer:

• 3 cups fresh rhubarb, diced into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Optional Topping:

• Powdered sugar for dusting

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How to Make Rhubarb Dessert Bars

1. Prepare pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
   
2. Make crust: In a bowl, combine flour, softened butter, powdered sugar, and salt. Mix until mixture resembles coarse crumbs and holds together when pressed.
   
3. Press crust: Press mixture evenly into the bottom of prepared pan. Bake for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
   
4. Prepare rhubarb layer: While crust bakes, whisk together eggs, granulated sugar, flour, vanilla, and salt until smooth. Stir in diced rhubarb.
   
5. Assemble: Pour rhubarb mixture over hot crust, spreading evenly.
   
6. Bake: Return to oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until center is set and top is lightly golden.
   
7. Cool: Cool completely in pan before lifting out using parchment overhang and cutting into bars.
   
8. Serve: Dust with powdered sugar if desired before serving.

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Sweet and slightly tart, Rhubarb Dessert Bars feature a buttery shortbread crust topped with a soft, custard-like rhubarb layer. Baked to golden perfection and finished with a dusting of powdered sugar, they’re an easy, elegant way to enjoy fresh rhubarb in bar form.

• Total Time: 0 hours
• Yield: 9 bars

Ingredients

For the Crust:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

•1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

•1/4 cup powdered sugar

•1/4 teaspoon salt

 

For the Rhubarb Layer:

•3 cups fresh rhubarb, diced into 1/2-inch pieces

•1 cup granulated sugar

•2 large eggs

•2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

•1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

•1/4 teaspoon salt

 

Optional Topping:

•Powdered sugar for dusting

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Instructions

1. Prepare pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
2. Make crust: In a bowl, combine flour, softened butter, powdered sugar, and salt. Mix until mixture resembles coarse crumbs and holds together when pressed.
3. Press crust: Press mixture evenly into the bottom of prepared pan. Bake for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
4. Prepare rhubarb layer: While crust bakes, whisk together eggs, granulated sugar, flour, vanilla, and salt until smooth. Stir in diced rhubarb.
5. Assemble: Pour rhubarb mixture over hot crust, spreading evenly.
6. Bake: Return to oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until center is set and top is lightly golden.
7. Cool: Cool completely in pan before lifting out using parchment overhang and cutting into bars.
8. Serve: Dust with powdered sugar if desired before serving.

• Author: Jordan
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 40-45 minutes