Delicious Rhubarb Custard Bars Recipe You'll Crave!
This rhubarb custard bars recipe combines tangy rhubarb with a creamy custard filling, creating a perfect dessert for any occasion.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- - Baking dish
- Parchment paper
- Whisk
- Spatula
Ingredients
For the Crust
- ½ cup butter kept at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons butter for crust
- ¼ cup sugar adds sweetness
- 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour forms a crumbly base
- ¼ teaspoon salt enhances flavor
For the Custard
- ¾ cup sugar sweetens custard
- 1 large egg binds the custard
- 2 large egg yolks enriches custard
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour thickens the custard
- ¼ teaspoon salt highlights sweetness
- 3 cups rhubarb freshly chopped or frozen
Instructions
How to Make Rhubarb Custard Bars
- Preheat your oven to 350ºF (180ºC) and line an 8 or 9-inch square baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the butter and ¼ cup of sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add in 1 ¼ cups of flour and ¼ teaspoon of salt; mix on low until the dough resembles crumbles.
- Spread and press the dough into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake the crust for 24 to 26 minutes or until the edges are slightly golden.
- While the crust cools, combine ¾ cup sugar, 1 egg, and 2 egg yolks in a bowl; mix until smooth.
- Add ¼ cup flour and ¼ teaspoon salt to the custard mixture and mix until no flour streaks remain.
- Fold in the 3 cups of chopped rhubarb.
- Pour the custard mixture over the pre-baked crust and smooth it evenly.
- Bake for 42 to 45 minutes until the custard is set; cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Serve bars warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra treat. Store leftovers at room temperature or in the refrigerator.