Description
These Lemon Rhubarb Bars combine a buttery crust with a bright, tangy lemon and rhubarb filling. Perfect spring dessert and easy bar recipe for beginners.
Ingredients
3/4 cup (100 grams) flour
1/3 cup (75 grams) butter, softened
1/4 cup (50 grams) sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 cups (270 grams) rhubarb, diced
3 eggs
1–1/2 tablespoons lemon zest
1 cup (190 grams) sugar
1/2 cup (60 grams) flour
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare pan with nonstick spray.
2. Combine flour, butter, sugar, and salt for crust. Knead until smooth.
3. Press crust into pan and bake for 20 minutes.
4. Blend lemon juice, half the rhubarb, and eggs until partially smooth.
5. Stir in remaining rhubarb, lemon zest, sugar, and flour.
6. Pour filling over crust and bake 35 minutes.
7. Cool 2 hours, then refrigerate before slicing.
Notes
Bars taste best when fully chilled.
Use sharp knife for clean slices.
Store in refrigerator in airtight container.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Lemon Rhubarb Bars, easy bar dessert, tangy lemon bars, spring desserts, baking for beginners