Rhubarb Custard Bars (Print-Friendly Version)
Buttery shortbread topped with silky custard and tart rhubarb creating an irresistible balance of sweetness and tang.
# Ingredients List:
→ Crust
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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½ cup cold butter, cubed
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2 tablespoons powdered sugar
→ Filling
04 -
1½ cups granulated sugar
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¼ cup all-purpose flour
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½ teaspoon salt
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3 large eggs
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2 cups diced rhubarb
→ Topping
09 -
Powdered sugar for dusting
# How to Make It:
01 -
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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In a medium bowl, combine flour and powdered sugar. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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Press crust mixture evenly into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Bake the crust for 10 minutes and remove from the oven.
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In another bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, flour, and salt. Add eggs and whisk until smooth.
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Stir in the diced rhubarb and pour the custard filling over the pre-baked crust.
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Bake for an additional 35–40 minutes, or until the custard is set and the edges are lightly golden.
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Let cool completely before slicing into bars. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
# Extra Tips:
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For best results, let the bars cool completely before cutting to ensure clean slices.