RHUBARB TART WITH SHORTBREAD CRUST

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Here's a perfect ending to a grilled summer meal! Between the creamy texture, the pretty color and the buttery crust, this recipe is simply delightful. -Emily Seefeldt, Red Wing, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

3-3/4 cups chopped fresh rhubarb (about 1-1/4 pounds)
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons water
CRUST:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup ground pecans
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
CURD:
6 large egg yolks
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
5 tablespoons butter, cubed
4 drops red food coloring, optional
Additional confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring rhubarb, sugar and water to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir until thickened and rhubarb is tender. Cool slightly. Transfer to a food processor; cover and process until mixture is smooth; set aside., For crust, place the flour, pecans, butter, confectioners' sugar and salt in a food processor; cover and process until crumbly. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 9-in. tart pan with removable bottom. Bake crust at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until lightly browned., Meanwhile, in a small heavy saucepan over medium heat, whisk the egg yolks, sugar, lemon juice, zest and rhubarb mixture until blended. Add butter; cook until butter is melted, whisking constantly. Stir in food coloring if desired; pour into prepared crust., Bake at 350° 12-15 minutes longer or until center is almost set. Cool completely on a wire rack. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts :

Md faruk Hussain
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I can't wait to make this tart again. It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Joyce_uavl 22
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The tart is absolutely delicious.


Md Delower
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I had some trouble getting the shortbread crust to come together. I ended up adding a little bit of water.


Teresa Biggs
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The only thing I would change about this recipe is to use a bit less sugar in the filling. It was a little too sweet for my taste.


MOHA RAJA
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This tart is beautiful and delicious. I'm so glad I tried it.


Nicole Chambers
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I'm not usually a fan of rhubarb, but this tart changed my mind. It's so delicious!


Badri Thapa
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This tart is the perfect balance of tart and sweet. The shortbread crust is a nice touch too.


Fahadbutt Fahadbutt
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I love the way the rhubarb filling bubbles and bursts in your mouth.


Blue XxUnicornGalx
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I've made this tart several times now and it never disappoints. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Sahro adan Maxamed
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This is my new favorite rhubarb recipe! The shortbread crust is so easy to make and the rhubarb filling is divine.


Sabeek Sabeekrahuman
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I made this tart for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the beautiful presentation.


Jerusalem Alexo
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This rhubarb tart was a delightful treat! The shortbread crust was buttery and flaky, and the rhubarb filling was perfectly tart and sweet. I loved the combination of flavors and textures.