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Rhubarb Custard Dessert Bars

Delight in Rhubarb Custard Dessert Bars: A Gluten-Free Treat

Experience a gluten-free delight with Rhubarb Custard Dessert Bars, blending tangy rhubarb and creamy custard in a buttery crust.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Butter cold, for easy cutting
  • 2 cups Gluten-Free Flour use a high-quality blend
  • 1/4 cup Sugar coconut sugar for healthier option
For the Custard Filling
  • 2-3 cups Rhubarb chopped fresh or frozen
  • 3 large Eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream coconut cream for dairy-free option
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract pure for best flavor
For the Whipped Topping
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened, vegan for plant-based version
  • 1 cup Whipped Cream homemade preferred
  • 1/4 cup Sugar adjust to taste

Equipment

  • 9 x 13-inch baking pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Pastry cutter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9 x 13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine cold butter, gluten-free flour, and sugar until it resembles coarse crumbs. Press into the prepared pan.
  3. Bake the crust for 10 minutes until lightly golden at the edges.
  4. Chop the rhubarb into small pieces and aim for about 2-3 cups.
  5. In a separate bowl, mix chopped rhubarb, sugar, gluten-free flour, eggs, and heavy cream until smooth.
  6. Pour the custard mixture over the warm crust, spreading evenly.
  7. Bake for an additional 50 to 60 minutes until the center is set.
  8. Let the bars cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for a few hours.
  9. Blend softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth, then fold in whipped cream.
  10. Spread the topping over the cooled custard bars and chill for at least 2 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 160mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use fresh rhubarb for best flavor and ensure to cool bars completely before adding topping.

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