Description
These Creamy Rhubarb Cream Cheese Bars are the perfect balance of tart and sweet, making them a delightful dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rhubarb, chopped
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese with sugar until smooth.
- Beat in eggs, vanilla, and salt until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour and butter to create a crumbly mixture.
- Press the crumb mixture into the bottom of a greased baking dish.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the crust, then top with chopped rhubarb.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until set.
- Allow to cool before cutting into bars.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider mixing in some lemon zest.
- Let the bars chill in the refrigerator before serving for a firmer texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg