Description
These Rhubarb Cream Cheese Bars are a delightful combination of tangy rhubarb and creamy cheese, perfect for home bakers looking for an easy and delicious dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups diced rhubarb
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 egg
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the melted butter, sugar, and egg until well combined.
- Add the flour and stir to combine.
- Spread half of the mixture evenly into a greased baking dish.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese with the vanilla extract until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the crust, followed by the diced rhubarb.
- Crumble the remaining crust mixture on top of the rhubarb.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
- Allow to cool before slicing into bars.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider mixing in some cinnamon or nutmeg.
- Serve with whipped cream for a richer dessert experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg