Rhubarb Bars with Cream Cheese
Tangy rhubarb bars layered with a creamy sweet cream cheese filling and a buttery crust, creating a perfectly balanced dessert with a refreshing flavor.
Equipment
- 9×13-inch baking pan
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk
Ingredients
Crust
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter cold
Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups rhubarb chopped
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, combine flour and powdered sugar, then cut in the butter until crumbly. Press into the bottom of the pan to form the crust.
- Bake the crust for 12–15 minutes until lightly golden.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth. Spread over the pre-baked crust.
- In a separate bowl, toss chopped rhubarb with sugar and cornstarch, then spread evenly over the cream cheese layer.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until the filling is set.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing into bars.
Notes
For added sweetness, dust with powdered sugar before serving. Store in the refrigerator for best freshness.