Best 5 Rhubarb Custard Bars With Shortbread Crust Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with our delectable Rhubarb Custard Bars, a harmonious blend of tangy rhubarb, creamy custard, and a buttery shortbread crust. This classic dessert combines the vibrant flavors of spring rhubarb with the richness of custard, resulting in a delightful treat that is perfect for any occasion. With a flaky shortbread crust that crumbles in your mouth, a velvety custard filling that is bursting with flavor, and a vibrant rhubarb topping that adds a touch of tartness, these bars are a symphony of textures and flavors that will leave you craving more. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, our detailed recipe will guide you through each step of the process, ensuring that you create a dessert that will impress your family and friends. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey that will transport you to dessert heaven. Enjoy!

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RHUBARB SHORTBREAD BARS



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A shortbread-like, very sweet yet tart-tasting dessert bar that is great alone or with vanilla ice cream.

Provided by Kitchen Witch

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup butter, softened
5 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
½ cup white sugar
¼ cup all-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon salt
2 cups 1/4-inch slices rhubarb

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix 1 cup flour, butter, and confectioners' sugar together in a bowl; pack the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch square baking dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven until the crust hardens slightly and is very fragrant, but not yet browned, about 15 minutes.
  • Whisk brown sugar, eggs, white sugar, 1/4 cup flour, and salt together in a bowl until completely smooth; add rhubarb and stir to coat. Pour the rhubarb mixture over the crust.
  • Bake in oven until the rhubarb mixture sets, about 40 minutes; cool at least 10 minutes before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327.1 calories, Carbohydrate 53.8 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 290.3 mg, Sugar 39.3 g

RHUBARB BARS WITH SHORTBREAD CRUST



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Rhubarb Shortbread Bars are a dream come true! A thick and buttery shortbread crust, topped with a layer of simple rhubarb filling, and topped with even more glorious shortbread. There is a secret ingredient in this recipe that makes these rhubarb bars bright ruby red, and it's not food coloring. It works like a charm!

Provided by Karen

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup butter (softened (2 sticks))
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 & 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3 cups rhubarb (chopped (about 5 stalks))
1/2 cup grenadine syrup (to be drained eventually*)
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup all purpose flour
1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
1 cup powdered sugar
2-3 teaspoons milk (more or less to taste)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
pinch salt

Steps:

  • Begin by prepping the rhubarb: chop the rhubarb into bite size pieces. I like to split each stalk at least in half lengthwise (if not thirds) so that you don't get any huge chunks. After slicing, chop into 1/2 to 1 inch pieces.
  • Add all the rhubarb to a bowl, along with 1/2 cup grenadine syrup. Stir it all together so that the rhubarb is coated. Let sit for 1-2 hours on the counter stirring occasionally, or even overnight (put it in the fridge, covered, if you go overnight.) This is to get the rhubarb a nice bright red color. It is not a necessary step but it sure is pretty!* When you are ready to make the rhubarb bars, drain the rhubarb in a colander.
  • While the rhubarb soaks, prepare the shortbread crust. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Line an 8x8 or 9x9 inch square pan with parchment paper, or spray with nonstick spray. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl or stand mixer, add 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter. Beat until smooth and creamy, making sure to scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl.
  • Add 3/4 cup granulated sugar and beat again for at least 1-2 minutes, stopping to scrape the sides and bottom, until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  • Add 1 and 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract and beat.
  • Add 2 cups of flour, spooned and leveled, and 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt.
  • Beat in the flour and salt until the mixture has come together and has formed a ball. Scrape sides as necessary. Do not over mix; beat just until the flour is combined and then no more (otherwise your shortbread will be tough).
  • Divide the dough into two, one with a little more than half the dough. (Cover the smaller piece of dough and put it in the fridge.)
  • Press a little more than half of the dough into the prepared square pan. Getting your hands a little damp can be helpful. I like to leave the edges raised a half inch or so, so that you have a bit of crust on the edge pieces, but pressing it all flat will work too. If you have time, chill the dough for a few minutes, 10-20 minutes is best. Cold dough going into a hot oven makes for very tender shortbread.
  • Bake the crust at 375 for about 15 minutes, or until light brown on the edges. My shortbread puffed up in the middle even though I had made a raised crust, so I gently pressed the center back down with the back of a spoon, when it was very hot from the oven still.
  • Set the crust aside and let cool for a few minutes.
  • Leave the oven on but lower the temperature to 350 degrees F.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the rhubarb filling: drain the rhubarb in a colander or strainer. Add your red rhubarb to a medium bowl.
  • Stir in 3/4 cup sugar (add a couple extra tablespoons if you skipped the grenadine soak*).
  • Add 1/4 cup all purpose flour and stir.
  • At this point you can add 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 1 teaspoon zest, but it is optional. It brightens up the flavor of the rhubarb, but you can definitely taste the lemon. Feel free to add just the juice and skip the zest for a milder hint of lemon. If you are a rhubarb purist, skip the lemon entirely.
  • Pour the rhubarb filling over the baked crust.
  • Use you fingers to break off medium pieces of shortbread from your stash in the fridge. Check the photos to see the size we're talking. I like big ol chunks. You don't have to cover the rhubarb entirely.
  • Bake the rhubarb bars in the oven at 350 for about 45-50 minutes. The bars are done when the shortbread on top is golden in several spots across the top. A fork should also slide easily into a piece of rhubarb; it should be completely tender.
  • Let the bars cool completely. I stuck mine in the freezer to speed this up.
  • If you would like to top with a vanilla glaze, in a medium bowl combine 1 cup powdered sugar with 2 teaspoons milk, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Whisk until smooth. Drizzle over the top of the cooled bars and let the glaze set up for 20-30 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 g, Calories 535 kcal, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Cholesterol 54 mg, Sodium 386 mg, Carbohydrate 85 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 55 g, Protein 4 g, TransFat 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 6 g

RHUBARB CUSTARD BARS



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A shortbread crust with rhubarb and custard. Trust me, you won't be able to get enough of these.

Provided by starmaster25

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 ¾ cups white sugar, divided
1 cup cold butter, cut into cubes
7 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup heavy whipping cream
3 eggs
5 cups finely chopped rhubarb
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping (such as Cool Whip®), thawed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine 2 cups flour and 1/4 cup sugar in a bowl. Cut butter into flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs; press into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until crust is lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
  • Mix 2 cups sugar and 7 tablespoons flour together in a bowl. Whisk cream and eggs into sugar mixture until smooth.
  • Spread rhubarb evenly over crust. Pour egg mixture over rhubarb.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bars are set, about 45 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
  • Beat cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar, and vanilla extract together in a bowl until smooth and creamy; fold in whipped topping. Spread cream cheese mixture over rhubarb layer; chill in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.2 calories, Carbohydrate 29.2 g, Cholesterol 54 mg, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 78.6 mg, Sugar 20.4 g

RHUBARB CUSTARD BARS



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Once I tried these rich, gooey bars, I just had to have the recipe so I could make them for my family and friends. The shortbreadlike crust and the rhubarb and custard layers inspire people to find rhubarb that they can use to fix a batch for themselves. -Shari Roach, South Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup cold butter
FILLING:
2 cups sugar
7 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup heavy whipping cream
3 large eggs, room temperature, beaten
5 cups finely chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb, thawed and drained
TOPPING:
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the flour and sugar; cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. , Meanwhile, for filling, combine sugar and flour in a bowl. Whisk in cream and eggs. Stir in the rhubarb. Pour over crust. Bake at 350° until custard is set, 40-45 minutes. Cool. , For topping, beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth; fold in whipped cream. Spread over top. Cover and chill. Cut into bars. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 70mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

RHUBARB CUSTARD BARS



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Imagine lemon bars, but made with a tangy rhubarb curd instead of citrus, and you'll get a sense of this sweet-tart confection. The rhubarb curls on top make it pretty, but they don't add much in terms of flavor, so feel free to skip Step 5. With their crisp crust and soft topping, the bars are at their absolute best when served within a day of baking. But you can store leftovers in the fridge for up to five days. They'll get a little soggy, but the flavor will still be excellent.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 (9-inch) square pan

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups/190 grams all-purpose flour
1/3 cup/65 grams granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
3/4 cup/170 grams cold unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks), cut into 1-inch pieces
10 ounces rhubarb, sliced (2 1/2 cups), plus 1 slender red stalk for the top
1 1/4 cups/250 grams granulated sugar
4 large eggs
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (1 to 2 lemons)
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon finely grated orange or lemon zest
Pinch of fine sea salt
Confectioners' sugar, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325 degrees and line a 9-by-9-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving two edges long so they overhang the pan by at least 1 inch. (This is for lifting the bars out later.)
  • In a food processor, pulse together flour, sugar and salt. Add butter and process until a crumbly dough forms. Press dough into the lined pan in an even layer. Don't clean out the food processor, you're going to need it.
  • Bake crust until golden at the edges, 35 to 40 minutes, rotating halfway through. Transfer to a wire rack and raise oven temperature to 350 degrees.
  • While the crust is baking, make the filling. In a medium saucepan, combine the rhubarb slices and 1 cup sugar. Cook, stirring frequently, over medium-low heat until rhubarb releases its juices. Raise heat and bring to a simmer. Keep simmering, stirring once in a while, until the rhubarb breaks down completely, about 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer the rhubarb and juices to the food processor, and let it sit with the cover off until it cools down a bit, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, using a vegetable peeler, lay the very pink rhubarb stalk on its narrower side. From the edge of the stalk, peel a long strip from the stalk. Continue to peel strips from the stalk, flipping it around the other side to keep it even. (This makes it easier to peel, but don't worry too much about getting uniform strips.) Line up peeled strips and cut into 1 1/2-inch lengths. Some may curl up, and that's fine. You'll have about 1 cup strips.
  • To the food processor, add the eggs, remaining 1/4 cup sugar, lemon juice, flour, zest and salt, and pulse until mixture is puréed. Pour into baked shortbread base, and carefully scatter the rhubarb strips on top. It should look a little like confetti. Bake until the filling is set and puffy, 20 to 30 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely in the pan.
  • Once cool, use a butter knife to cut at the edges of the crust to release them from the pan, then use the parchment "handles" to lift up and transfer the pastry to a cutting board. Cut into 1 3/4-inch squares. Dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.

Tips:

- To make the perfect shortbread crust, use cold butter and work it into the flour mixture quickly to prevent the gluten from developing, resulting in a tough crust. - When making the custard filling, whisk the eggs and sugar together until they are thick and pale yellow. This will help prevent the custard from curdling when it is added to the hot milk. - To ensure that the rhubarb is evenly distributed throughout the filling, toss it with a little sugar before adding it to the custard mixture. - If you don't have a kitchen torch to brûlée the tops of the bars, you can place them under the broiler for a few minutes until the tops are golden brown. - Rhubarb custard bars are best served warm, but they can also be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Rhubarb custard bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With a buttery shortbread crust, creamy custard filling, and tangy rhubarb topping, these bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet and satisfying dessert, give rhubarb custard bars a try. You won't be disappointed!

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