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Homemade Rhubarb Shortbread Bars

Homemade Rhubarb Shortbread Bars for Sweet-Tart Bliss

These Homemade Rhubarb Shortbread Bars offer a perfect blend of tart and sweet flavors.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 45 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Shortbread Crust
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Use King Arthur for best results
  • 1 cup Butter Cold, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1/2 cup Confectioners' Sugar
For the Rhubarb Custard Filling
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Light brown recommended
  • 2 large Eggs At room temperature
  • 1/2 cup White Sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Regular table salt
  • 3 cups Fresh Rhubarb Chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract No substitutions recommended

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • 9x13 inch baking dish

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather your equipment.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, cold butter, and confectioners' sugar. Mix until the mixture resembles coarse sand.
  3. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  4. Bake the crust for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
  5. Chop rhubarb into 1/2-inch pieces and set aside while the crust bakes.
  6. Whisk together brown sugar, white sugar, eggs, a bit of flour, salt, and vanilla until smooth.
  7. Fold the chopped rhubarb into the custard mixture.
  8. Pour the rhubarb custard filling over the crust and bake for about 40 minutes.
  9. Cool for 10 minutes, then cut into bars and let cool completely for 30-45 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Freezing instructions available.

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