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Rhubarb Custard Bars

Rhubarb Custard Bars: A Delightful Twist on Spring Sweets

Delightful Rhubarb Custard Bars combine tart rhubarb with creamy custard, a perfect spring dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Substitute gluten-free flour if needed.
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust to taste.
  • 1/2 cup Butter Use unsalted for better control over seasoning.
For the Custard
  • 2 cups Rhubarb Fresh is preferred, but frozen must be thawed and drained.
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Feel free to adjust based on your sweetness preference.
  • 3 large Eggs Use room temperature eggs for better mixing.
  • 1 cup Milk Whole milk yields the best results, though low-fat can work too.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Opt for pure vanilla for the most richness.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Baking Dish
  • Pastry cutter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather your ingredients and equipment.
  2. Combine flour, sugar, and butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press firmly into the bottom of a baking dish.
  3. Blind-bake the crust for 10 to 15 minutes or until lightly golden.
  4. Whisk together eggs, sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Fold in chopped rhubarb.
  5. Pour the rhubarb custard mixture evenly over the hot crust.
  6. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the custard is set and slightly golden on top.
  7. Let the bars cool completely in the dish at room temperature before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Be patient and allow the bars to cool completely before slicing for clean cuts.

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