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Rhubarb Custard Bars

Savor the flavors of our favorite Rhubarb treat!

- Recipes by Chef Steph

 

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 cup cold butter

 

FOR THE FILLING:

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 7 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 3 large eggs, beaten
  • 5 cups finely chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb, thawed and drained

 

FOR THE TOPPING:

  • 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped

 

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a bowl, combine the flour and sugar; cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2. Press into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, for filling, combine sugar and flour in a bowl. Whisk in cream and eggs. Stir in the rhubarb.
4. Pour over crust. Bake at 350° until custard is set, 40-45 minutes. Cool.
5. For topping, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth; fold in whipped cream.
6. Spread over top.
7. Cover and chill.
8. Cut into bars. Store in the refrigerator.
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