Delicious Rhubarb Custard Bars Recipe for Sweet Cravings
This rhubarb custard bars recipe combines tangy rhubarb and creamy custard for a delightful dessert.
Equipment
- 8 or 9-inch square baking dish
- - Mixing bowl
- - Rubber spatula
- - Wire rack
Ingredients
Crust
- ½ cup Butter room temperature
- 2 tbsp Butter
- ¼ cup Sugar
- 1 ¼ cup All-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
Custard
- ¾ cup Sugar
- 1 large Egg
- 2 large Egg yolks
- ¼ cup All-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- 3 cups Rhubarb chopped into 1-inch pieces
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the Oven: Begin by setting your oven to 350ºF (180ºC). Line an 8 or 9-inch square baking dish with parchment paper.
- Cream the Butter and Sugar: Beat together the butter and ¼ cup sugar until light and fluffy, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add Flour and Salt: Incorporate 1 ¼ cups of all-purpose flour and ¼ teaspoon salt into the mixture. Mix on low speed until crumbly.
- Form the Crust: Spread and press the crumbly dough evenly into the pan to create a packed shortbread layer.
- Bake the Crust: Bake in the preheated oven for 24 to 26 minutes or until the edges are golden. Let it cool.
- Prepare the Custard Mixture: Mix ¾ cup sugar, 1 large egg, and 2 egg yolks until smooth.
- Incorporate Flour and Salt: Add ¼ cup flour and ¼ teaspoon salt into the custard mixture, mixing until blended.
- Fold in the Rhubarb: Gently add the chopped rhubarb and fold it into the custard mixture.
- Pour and Spread: Pour the custard mixture over the pre-baked crust and spread evenly.
- Bake It All Together: Bake for 42 to 45 minutes, or until set. Let it cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
Dust with powdered sugar before serving for an elegant touch.