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Rhubarb Dream Bars Recipe

Rhubarb Dream Bars Recipe: Tangy Treat for Spring Days

Enjoy these delightful Rhubarb Dream Bars that perfectly blend the tartness of rhubarb with a sweet buttery crust.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 0.5 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 0.75 cups Unsalted Butter cold and cubed
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
For the Filling
  • 4 cups Fresh Rhubarb chopped
  • 3 large Large Eggs
  • 1 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 0.5 cups All-Purpose Flour
For Optional Additions
  • 1 cup Diced Strawberries optional
  • 0.5 cups Chopped Nuts Pecans or walnuts
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest for flavor

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Pastry cutter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. Combine all-purpose flour and granulated sugar for the crust, then work in cold butter until it resembles wet sand.
  3. Press the crust mixture into the greased baking pan and bake for about 15 minutes until lightly golden.
  4. Whisk large eggs in a bowl until frothy, gradually add granulated sugar, then sift in flour and salt until smooth.
  5. Fold in the chopped rhubarb gently to ensure it is evenly distributed.
  6. Pour the rhubarb filling over the hot crust, smooth it out, and bake for an additional 40-45 minutes.
  7. Allow the bars to cool completely on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before slicing.
  8. Serve at room temperature or chilled; store leftovers in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For variations, add strawberries, nuts, or orange zest to make these bars uniquely yours.

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