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Classic Rhubarb Custard Bars

Deliciously tangy rhubarb custard bars with a buttery crust, perfect for springtime desserts.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 9 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Filling
  • 2 cups rhubarb chopped
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Method
 

Prepare the crust
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  2. Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9x9 inch baking pan. Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly golden.
Prepare the filling
  1. In a separate bowl, combine chopped rhubarb, sugar, and flour. Mix well.
  2. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, vanilla extract, and salt. Add the rhubarb mixture and stir until combined.
Bake the bars
  1. Pour the filling over the baked crust and return to the oven. Bake for an additional 25 minutes or until the filling is set.
  2. Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These bars can be served warm or chilled, and are delicious with a dollop of whipped cream.

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