Description
A delightful dessert featuring tart rhubarb and a rich cream cheese topping, all atop a buttery oat crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chopped rhubarb
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and generously butter a 9×13 baking dish.
- Prepare the crust by combining 1 cup of flour, 1 cup of rolled oats, 1/2 cup of brown sugar, and 1 cup of melted butter. Stir until crumbly and press evenly into the baking dish. Bake for 15 minutes until just golden.
- Make the filling: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine rhubarb, granulated sugar, and cornstarch. Stir until thickened, about 5-7 minutes. Mix in vanilla extract and remove from heat.
- Layer the warm rhubarb mixture over the baked crust and return to oven. Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Combine cream cheese and powdered sugar in a bowl until smooth. Spread over cooled bars.
- Chill for at least 2 hours before slicing and serving.
Notes
These bars can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge. Consider adding lemon zest for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: rhubarb, dessert, cream cheese, spring recipe, sweet tart