Description
A delightful combination of tart rhubarb and creamy custard, perfect for family gatherings and seasonal celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rhubarb, chopped
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9 inch baking pan.
- Prepare the rhubarb by combining it with 1/2 cup of sugar and letting it macerate for 10 minutes.
- Mix the custard base by whisking together the remaining sugar, eggs, and vanilla until frothy.
- Incorporate the flour, baking powder, and salt into the custard mixture, folding gently.
- Combine the macerated rhubarb into the custard mixture, folding gently to distribute evenly.
- Bake the batter in the prepared dish for 35-40 minutes until the center is set and edges are golden.
- Cool for at least 15 minutes before cutting into bars.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the sweetness or add fruits like strawberries for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: rhubarb, dessert bars, custard, easy dessert, spring dessert