Description
Deliciously nostalgic rhubarb bars with a creamy filling, set in a buttery oat crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chopped rhubarb
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- Make the Rhubarb Filling: In a large bowl, combine the chopped rhubarb, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla extract. Gently mix until well-coated.
- Prepare the Crust: In another bowl, mix the melted butter, oats, flour, brown sugar, and a pinch of salt until crumbly.
- Get Baking: Press two-thirds of the crumb mixture into the greased baking dish. Bake for about 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cream Cheese Layer: In a mixing bowl, whip the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the Bars: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the crust, pour the rhubarb mixture on top, and sprinkle with the remaining oat mixture.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake for an additional 25-30 minutes until the top is golden and the filling is bubbly.
- Cool It Down: Let the bars cool for about 20 minutes before refrigerating for a couple of hours to set.
- Slice and Serve: Cut into squares or rectangles and enjoy!
Notes
These bars are best served chilled and pair well with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: rhubarb, dessert, cream cheese, baking, nostalgic treat