Description
These Rhubarb Bars with Cream Cheese are a delightful treat, combining the tartness of rhubarb with the creamy richness of a cream cheese topping. Perfect for a sweet indulgence or a special dessert.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup butter, melted
For the Rhubarb Filling:
- 2 cups chopped rhubarb
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Cream Cheese Topping:
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×13 baking dish.
- Mix flour, oats, brown sugar, and melted butter. Press into the dish and bake for 15 minutes.
- Cook rhubarb, sugar, and cornstarch in a saucepan until thick. Stir in vanilla.
- Spread rhubarb mixture over crust and bake for another 10–15 minutes.
- Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Spread cream cheese topping over cooled bars and chill for at least 2 hours.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- You can sprinkle additional oats on top before baking for a decorative touch.
- Adjust the sugar in the filling according to the tartness of your rhubarb.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Rhubarb Bars, Cream Cheese, Dessert, Rhubarb Recipe
