Rhubarb Bars with Cream Cheese (Print-Friendly Version)
Buttery oat crust topped with tangy rhubarb filling and smooth cream cheese frosting—a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors.
# Ingredients List:
→ Crust
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1 cup butter, melted
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1 cup rolled oats
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1/2 cup brown sugar
→ Filling
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2 cups chopped rhubarb
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1 cup granulated sugar
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2 tablespoons cornstarch
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Topping
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8 ounces cream cheese
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1 cup powdered sugar
# How to Make It:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish. Mix the flour, oats, brown sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Press the mixture into the prepared dish and bake for 15 minutes.
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In a saucepan, cook the rhubarb, granulated sugar, and cornstarch over medium heat until the mixture thickens. Stir in the vanilla extract.
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Spread the rhubarb mixture evenly over the baked crust. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes.
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In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
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Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled rhubarb layer. Chill the bars in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
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Cut the chilled bars into 16 squares using a clean knife and serve.
# Extra Tips:
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Add strawberries for extra sweetness.
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Use lemon zest in the cream cheese layer for added brightness.
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Clean the knife between cuts for neat slices.