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Rhubarb Bars with Cream Cheese

Irresistible Rhubarb Bars with Cream Cheese for Spring Bliss

These Rhubarb Bars with Cream Cheese capture sweet-tart flavors, perfect for spring gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup flour substitute with gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free option
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar can be replaced with coconut sugar for a refined sugar-free choice
  • 1 cup oats quick oats can be used if old-fashioned oats aren’t available
  • 1/2 cup butter can use vegan butter for a dairy-free version
For the Rhubarb Filling
  • 3 cups rhubarb fresh rhubarb is recommended, but frozen can be used if thawed and drained
  • 1 cup sugar honey or maple syrup can serve as natural sweeteners
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch arrowroot powder can be used as a substitute
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cream Cheese Topping
  • 8 ounces cream cheese vegan cream cheese works for a dairy-free alternative
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Fork or pastry cutter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper or grease it.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, oats, and melted butter. Mix until crumbly and press into the baking dish. Bake for 15 minutes.
  3. Combine chopped rhubarb, sugar, cornstarch, and water in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until thickened, then stir in vanilla extract.
  4. Spread the warm rhubarb mixture over the crust evenly. Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until bubbly.
  5. Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Spread over the cooled rhubarb layer.
  6. Allow the bars to cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure rhubarb is properly drained if using frozen. Chill bars for better texture and flavor before slicing.

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