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Homemade Rhubarb Dream Bars

Rose Lemere
Also called Rhubarb bars, or Amish Rhubarb bars, these easy-to-make bars make a great summer dessert, and a great way to use up extra rhubarb.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 414 kcal

Ingredients
  

For The Crust

  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar

For The Filling

  • 4 cups fresh rhubarb chopped
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Line a 9x13 cake pan with parchment paper
  • In a large bowl combine all of the crust ingredients, and mix until they come together in clumps. You can make your crust using, beaters, a pastry blender, a danish dough whisk, or even a food processor. It might take a minute or two but I promise the crust will come together eventually.
  • Spread the crust mixture over the bottom of the cake pan, then using your hands press the crust out until it covers the bottom of the pan and goes roughly a 1/2 inch up the sides of the pan.
  • Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 15 min. Or until the crust is slightly cooked and very pale in color.
  • While the crust is baking prepare the filling. Mix all of the ingredients together in a large mixing bowl, using a spoon or whisk.
  • Once the crust is done, pull it out of the oven. Pour the rhubarb mixture over the hot crust, spreading it out as evenly as possible.
  • Return the pan to the oven and back for 40-45 minutes. or until the top is a light golden brown and the middle is set.
  • Allow the bars to cool to room temperature for at least 1-hour before cutting with a sharp knife.

Notes

These bars can be stored in an airtight container on the counter for up to 5 days.
 
Be sure to keep a close eye on these well baking, as both crust and the filling will start to burn if over-baked.
 
You can serve these bars with vanilla ice cream, or topped with a dusting of powdered sugar. But personally, I think they are best eaten with nothing extra.
 
Frozen rhubarb can also be used in this recipe.
 
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 414kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 5gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 223mgPotassium: 55mgFiber: 1gSugar: 42gVitamin A: 552IUCalcium: 17mgIron: 1mg
Keyword bars, dessert, rhubarb
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