Description
Delightful Rhubarb Custard Bars that combine the tartness of rhubarb with a creamy custard filling, evoking memories of family gatherings and love shared around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups rhubarb, chopped
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups flour and powdered sugar. Cut in the softened butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of the greased baking dish to form a crust.
- Bake the crust for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Remove the crust from the oven and let it cool slightly.
- In another bowl, combine the chopped rhubarb, granulated sugar, eggs, milk, 1/3 cup flour, vanilla extract, and baking powder. Mix well until smooth.
- Pour the rhubarb mixture over the pre-baked crust and spread it evenly.
- Bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the custard is set and slightly golden.
- Allow to cool before cutting into bars.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Serve with coffee or espresso for a delightful pairing. Store in the refrigerator for several days in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg