Description
A delicious dessert with a buttery crust, creamy cheesecake layer, and tangy rhubarb filling topped with a crunchy oat crumble.
Ingredients
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- For the Crust:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- For the Cream Cheese Layer:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- For the Rhubarb Layer:
- 2 cups rhubarb, chopped
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- For the Crumb Topping:
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
- Pinch of cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Make the crust: Mix flour, powdered sugar, and butter until crumbly. Press into an 8x8-inch baking pan. Bake for 15 minutes.
- Prepare the cream cheese layer: Beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth. Pour over the crust.
- Make the rhubarb layer: Combine rhubarb, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Spread over the cream cheese layer.
- Prepare the crumb topping: Mix oats, brown sugar, flour, butter, and cinnamon. Sprinkle over the rhubarb layer.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until set. Cool before cutting into bars.
Notes
- Use fresh rhubarb for the best flavor.
- Chill the bars for easier slicing.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: rhubarb, cream cheese bars, dessert, easy baking