Description
These Rhubarb Cream Cheese Crumble Bars are a perfect spring dessert featuring a buttery crust, creamy cheesecake filling, tart rhubarb, and a crunchy crumble topping. Easy to make and ideal for using fresh rhubarb!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup milk
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups fresh rhubarb, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add butter, egg, and milk to the dry ingredients. Mix with a fork or pastry cutter until crumbly dough forms.
- Press two-thirds of the dough into the prepared pan to form the crust. Reserve the remaining dough for the topping.
- In a separate bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, and mix until fully combined.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the crust layer.
- Top with chopped rhubarb. Ensure even distribution.
- Sprinkle the remaining crumble dough over the rhubarb. Add pecans if using.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until golden brown and the filling is set.
- Cool completely on a wire rack. For best results, refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight before slicing.
Equipment
2Pcs Heart Shape Cake Pans, Aluminum Heart Cake Mold, Reusable 10 inch
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- For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend.
- For dairy-free, substitute with plant-based cream cheese, butter, and milk.
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for easy mixing.
- Use parchment paper for easier removal and cleaner cuts.
- Chilling the bars helps them firm up and slice cleanly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg