Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of tangy rhubarb and creamy custard with these Rhubarb Custard Bars. A perfect dessert for any occasion, these bars are easy to make and a true crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
For the Custard Filling:
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups fresh rhubarb, diced
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Prepare the Crust: Combine 2 cups flour and 1/4 cup sugar. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into the pan and bake for 15 minutes.
- Make the Custard: Whisk together eggs, sugar, cream, and flour. Stir in rhubarb. Pour over the hot crust and bake for 40–45 minutes.
- Cool and Serve: Cool the bars in the pan, then cut into bars. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- For a sweeter flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract to the custard.
- Bars can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
