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Rhubarb Custard Bars

Creamy Rhubarb Custard Bars That'll Brighten Your Day

Delight in these Rhubarb Custard Bars that blend tangy rhubarb with a creamy filling atop a buttery crust.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 9 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free blend if desired
  • ½ cup Butter Softened for best texture
  • ¼ cup Sugar Granulated for uniformity
  • a pinch Salt Enhances flavor
For the Custard Filling
  • 2 cups Chopped Rhubarb Use bright pink, firm stalks or thawed frozen rhubarb
  • 3 Eggs At room temperature
  • 1 cup Milk Can be replaced with non-dairy milk
  • ½ cup Heavy Cream For a lighter version, consider half-and-half
  • ¾ cup Sugar Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure vanilla for best flavor
  • a pinch Salt Balancing flavors

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Pan
  • whisk
  • Oven
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Cream together ½ cup of softened butter and ¼ cup of sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Mix in 1 cup of all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt until dough resembles sandy crumbs. Press into a parchment-lined 9x9 inch baking pan.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake crust for about 20 minutes, until lightly golden. Let cool slightly.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together 3 eggs, ¾ cup of sugar, 1 cup of milk, ½ cup of heavy cream, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth. Fold in 2 cups of rhubarb.
  4. Pour custard mixture over the pre-baked crust and bake for 25-30 minutes until set and slightly wobbly in center.
  5. Let bars cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  6. Slice into squares or rectangles and serve chilled with whipped cream or powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure that butter is at room temperature and let the bars cool completely before refrigeration for best results.

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