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Rhubarb Shortbread Bars

Delicious Rhubarb Shortbread Bars with Sweet and Tart Bliss

Delight in the sweet and tart flavors of Rhubarb Shortbread Bars, an easy dessert perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shortbread Crust
  • 1 cup Butter softened; substitute with margarine for dairy-free option
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar consider using brown sugar for deeper flavor
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version
For the Rhubarb Filling
  • 3 cups Rhubarb diced; frozen can be used if thawed and drained
  • 3 large Eggs binds the filling
  • 1 1/2 cups Granulated Sugar balance tartness with sweetness
  • 1/3 cup All-Purpose Flour gluten-free flour can work here too
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder enhances rise of filling

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Pastry Cutter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare your 9×13-inch baking pan by lining it with parchment paper or greasing it lightly with butter.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup of granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt. Cut in 1 cup of softened butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press this crumbly crust evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  4. Bake the crust for 15 to 20 minutes, or until it is lightly golden around the edges.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 large eggs. Gradually stir in 1 1/2 cups of granulated sugar, 1/3 cup of flour, and 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder. Gently fold in 3 cups of diced rhubarb.
  6. Pour the rhubarb filling over the slightly cooled shortbread crust in the prepared pan. Spread it evenly and return the pan to the oven. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes.
  7. Allow the Rhubarb Shortbread Bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh rhubarb, and allow the bars to cool completely before cutting to avoid crumbling.

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