Description
Rhubarb Custard Bars are a delightful dessert featuring a creamy custard filling made with fresh rhubarb, baked in a buttery crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh rhubarb, chopped
- 1 cup granulated sugar, divided
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (for crust)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, combine the chopped rhubarb, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup flour, salt, and cinnamon. Mix well and set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup flour and melted butter to form a crumbly mixture. Press this mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Spread the rhubarb mixture over the crust, then pour the milk and egg mixture on top.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the custard is set and the top is lightly golden. Allow to cool completely in the pan before slicing into bars.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For a sweeter custard, increase the sugar by 1/4 cup.
- Add a teaspoon of lemon zest to the custard mixture for a refreshing citrus flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg