Description
Rhubarb custard bars are a delightful dessert that combines the tartness of fresh rhubarb with a creamy custard filling, featuring a buttery crust and a smooth custard layer.
Ingredients
- Fresh rhubarb: 2 cups, chopped (about 250 grams)
- Granulated sugar: 1 cup (200 grams), divided
- All-purpose flour: 1 cup (125 grams), divided
- Butter: 1/2 cup (115 grams), melted
- Eggs: 3 large
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (5 ml)
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon (1.5 grams)
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon (5 grams)
Instructions
- Prepare the crust by mixing 1 cup of flour, 1/4 cup of sugar, and a pinch of salt. Add melted butter and press into a greased baking dish.
- Set aside chopped rhubarb.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, remaining sugar, vanilla extract, and baking powder. Gradually add remaining flour until smooth.
- Fold rhubarb into the custard mixture and pour over the pre-baked crust.
- Bake in a preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes until set and golden.
- Cool completely, cut into squares, and serve warm or chilled.
Notes
- Use fresh rhubarb for the best flavor.
- Adjust sugar based on personal sweetness preference.
- Consider adding other fruits like strawberries for variation.
- For gluten-free, substitute with gluten-free flour blend.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: rhubarb, custard, dessert, bars, baking