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Easy Rhubarb Dream Bars – Buttery Shortbread with Creamy Rhubarb Filling

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These Rhubarb Dream Bars are everything the name promises dreamy, tangy, sweet, and simple! A buttery shortbread crust is topped with a creamy, custard-like rhubarb layer bursting with spring flavor.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
  • Yield: 16 bars

Ingredients

  • For the Crust: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1 cup butter, cold and cubed
  • For the Filling: 4 large eggs, 2 cups granulated sugar, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 4 cups diced rhubarb, Optional: 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease a 9×13 pan.
  2. Mix flour and powdered sugar for crust. Cut in butter until crumbly.
  3. Press into pan and bake 15 minutes.
  4. Beat eggs, then stir in sugar, flour, salt, and cinnamon. Fold in rhubarb and pour over hot crust.
  5. Bake 60 minutes until center is set.
  6. Cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • Thaw and drain frozen rhubarb before using.
  • Chill overnight for best texture.
  • Add chopped nuts for a crunchy twist.
  • Cinnamon is optional but adds warmth.
  • Author: lily
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian