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Rhubarb Shortbread Bars

Rhubarb Shortbread Bars

Rhubarb shortbread bars deliver buttery crust and tangy filling in every bite. A simple, nostalgic dessert perfect for springtime cravings and gatherings.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 12 bars 1x

Ingredients

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Ingredients

For the Shortbread Crust:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed

For the Rhubarb Filling:

  • 4 cups fresh rhubarb, chopped
  • 1½ cups granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 3 large eggs, lightly beaten

Instructions

Step 1: Bake the Crust

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  2. Line a 9×13″ dish with parchment, leaving some overhang.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, and salt.
  4. Cut in the cold butter until crumbly.
  5. Press into the dish and bake 15–20 minutes until lightly golden.

Step 2: Make the Filling

  1. Toss rhubarb with sugar in a bowl. Let it sit while the crust bakes.
  2. Stir in cornstarch, vanilla, salt, and eggs. Let rest 10 minutes.

Step 3: Assemble & Bake Again

  1. Pour the filling over the warm crust.
  2. Bake 30–35 minutes until set.
  3. Cool completely in the pan, then lift out and slice.
  • Author: Clara Sylvester
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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