Rhubarb Dream Bars Recipe
These Rhubarb Dream Bars are tangy, sweet, and buttery with a rich shortbread crust and a soft custard-like filling. A perfect spring dessert that’s simple, nostalgic, and full of flavor.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Hand mixer or whisk
- Rubber Spatula
- 9x13 inch baking dish
- Oven
- Sharp knife (for chopping rhubarb)
- Wire rack for cooling
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1 cup butter softened
- 3 cups white sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs beaten
- 4 ½ cups chopped fresh rhubarb
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix 2 cups flour, confectioners' sugar, and softened butter until crumbly.
- Press the mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish and bake for 15 minutes.
- While the crust bakes, beat eggs, sugar, salt, and ½ cup flour until smooth.
- Fold in the chopped rhubarb gently.
- Pour the rhubarb filling over the hot crust.
- Return to the oven and bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and set.
- Let cool completely before slicing into bars.
