If you are a fan of rhubarb, then you are going to love this easy rhubarb delight bars recipe. Get ready to indulge in a delectable treat that perfectly captures the unique tartness and sweetness of this vibrant springtime ingredient.
These dessert bars are a delightful combination of a buttery crust and a tangy rhubarb filling. This is such a simple recipe to use that springtime rhubarb from your garden.
Use Fresh or Frozen Rhubarb for This Recipe
This is one of those recipes that works for both fresh rhubarb and frozen rhubarb. While the buttery crust is baking, just prepare the filling. It just takes minutes. When you can make this using frozen fruit, enjoy this simple dessert throughout the year.
For a delightful twist on traditional rhubarb bars, consider incorporating the tart flavor of rhubarb into rhubarb cookies.
Annual Early Summer Must Make Dessert
These dessert bars are super easy to make and bursting with fresh fruity flavor. If you happen to have rhubarb that is red tinted, this makes for a very pretty summer treat.
We have tried and tested this recipe and it is a must make every year. It has taken us a few years to take photos and get this recipe written up so you can make it too.
A delicious buttery crusty with a luscious creamy filling with just the right amount of tartness. It has just the right amount of sweet and tart flavor from the sugar and the rhubarb.
Picnic and Summer BBQ Treat
Whenever we host or attend any kind of potluck, picnic, or BBQ and bring these treats, they are gone in a flash. The great part is that they are very easy to make, portable, and they are very popular.
I love that it is a simple make ahead recipe. When I bring this dessert anywhere, I always have people asking me for the recipe.
See How Easy it is to Make Easy Rhubarb Delight Bars
A great recipe for using your bounty.
Just combine the flour, sugar, and butter and press it into a baking pan. This is the perfect amount of crust for a 9 X 9-inch baking pan or an 8 X 10-inch pan. You can use a food processor, but if you melt the butter, just mix this by hand. It just takes a few minutes.
While the crust is baking, work on the rhubarb filling mixture. Just add the cut up rhubarb, egg, sugar, and vanilla extract to a bowl and mix to combine.
When the crust is done baking, which takes just a short time, add the fruit mixture on top. Bake again and serve.
This is delicious, served warm and cold. Eat as is, or top with whipped cream or ice cream. It is a scrumptious combination.
Does rhubarb torte or rhubarb bars need to be refrigerated?
It is a fresh fruit dessert, and it can sit out at room temperature safely for about 2 days. However, if you want it to last longer, store in the refrigerator for up to a week.
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Are lucky enough to have fresh picked rhubarb this spring during rhubarb season? If not, maybe you found some at a farmers market or a grocery store. Then you might be wondering
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Easy Rhubarb Delight Bars Recipe
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Kitchen Essentials
Ingredients
Crust:
- 1 ½ Cups All Purpose Flour
- ¾ Cups Butter softened or melted
- 8 Tablespoons Granulated Sugar
Rhubarb Topping:
- 3 Cups Rhubarb Finely chopped
- 2 Large Eggs beaten
- ¼ Cup All Purpose Flour
- 1 Cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a small bowl, add the flour, sugar, and butter. Mix until fully incorporated. You can use a food processor, but I just mix by hand.
- Press mixture in a single layer into a 9 X 9-inch baking pan. A 8 X 10-inch pan will work too.
- Bake 10 minutes until lightly browned.
- While the crust is baking, in a medium bowl, combine the rhubarb, flour, sugar, and vanilla extract.
- Spoon the fruit mixture onto the baked crust.
- Bake another 30 minutes until lightly browned and set.
- Serve warm or cold with whipping cream or vanilla ice cream.
