Description
Creamy Rhubarb Cream Cheese Bars are a tangy-sweet spring dessert with a soft crust, luscious cream cheese layer, and bursts of fresh rhubarb. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy treat at home!
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup milk
For the Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1½ cups fresh rhubarb (chopped into ½-inch pieces)
- ¼ cup chopped pecans (optional; or use walnuts or almonds)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment.
- Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in butter.
- Add egg and milk, mix until dough forms. Press two-thirds into pan.
- Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Spread over crust.
- Top with rhubarb and nuts. Crumble remaining dough over the top.
- Bake 35–40 minutes until golden and set.
- Cool in pan, then chill at least 2 hours. Cut into bars and serve.
Notes
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Chill before slicing for best texture.
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Substitute other fruits like strawberries or raspberries.
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Nut-free version is easy—just omit the nuts.
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Great for freezing up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 290