sweet rhubarb custard bars

North Liberty, IN
Updated on Jan 17, 2012

This rhubarb recipe is dated 1971 in my Mom's collection. It came from a newspaper clipping but I don't know which paper. It was a dessert she served her church ladies at their meetings and she said they loved it. I agree its good. And different.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 45 Min
method ---
yield 24 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • CRUST:
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 cup cold butter
  • FILLING:
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 7 tablespoons flour
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 3 - eggs, beaten
  • 5 cups finely chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb, thawed and drained
  • TOPPING:
  • 2 packages (3 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped

How To Make sweet rhubarb custard bars

  • Step 1
    Crust: In a bowl, combine the flour and sugar; cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into a greased 13 by 9 inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.
  • Step 2
    Filling: Meanwhile combine sugar and flour in a bowl. Whisk in cream and eggs. Stir in the rhubarb. Pour over crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until custard is set. Cool.
  • Step 3
    Topping: For topping, beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth; fold in whipped cream. Spread over top. Cover and chill. Cut into bars. Store in the refrigerator.

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