Rhubarb Cream Cheese Bars

why make this recipe

These bars are sweet, a little tart, and soft. They use fresh rhubarb and smooth cream cheese. You can make them for a snack, a simple dessert, or a picnic treat.

introduction

This recipe is easy and uses few ingredients. It makes a soft cream cheese base with pieces of rhubarb in every bite. If you like cream cheese desserts, try this carrot cupcakes cream cheese filling recipe for another simple treat.

how to make Rhubarb Cream Cheese Bars

Preheat your oven and get a 9×9 inch pan ready. Mix the cream cheese with sugar and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs one at a time. Mix dry ingredients in another bowl and fold them in. Stir in the chopped rhubarb. Pour into the pan and bake until the top is set and light gold. Let cool before you cut.

Ingredients :

• 2 cups rhubarb, chopped
• 1 cup cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter, melted

Directions :

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×9 inch baking pan. In a mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the cream cheese mixture, mixing until just combined. Fold in the chopped rhubarb. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the top is set and lightly golden. Allow to cool before cutting into bars. Serve and enjoy!

how to serve Rhubarb Cream Cheese Bars

Cut into bars when fully cool. Serve plain or dust with a little powdered sugar. A small spoon of whipped cream on top works well. Serve at room temperature for best texture.

how to store Rhubarb Cream Cheese Bars

Cool completely before storing. Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. You can freeze the bars for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge before serving.

tips to make Rhubarb Cream Cheese Bars

• Chop rhubarb into small pieces so it spreads well in the batter.
• Soften cream cheese to room temperature for a smooth mix.
• Do not overmix after you add flour to keep bars tender.
• Check the bars at 30 minutes; oven times may vary.

variation (if any)

• Add 1/4 cup chopped nuts for crunch.
• Stir in 1/2 cup strawberries with the rhubarb for a sweeter, pink version.
• Swap half the sugar for brown sugar for a deeper flavor.

FAQs

Q: Can I use frozen rhubarb?
A: Yes. Thaw and drain excess liquid before using.

Q: Can I make this in a larger pan?
A: You can. For a 9×13 pan, bake a bit longer and check for a set top.

Q: Can I use low-fat cream cheese?
A: Yes, but texture may be a bit less rich.

Q: How do I know when the bars are done?
A: The top should be set and lightly golden. A small jiggle in the center is okay; it firms as it cools.

Rhubarb Cream Cheese Bars

• Author: arianarecipes
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 35 minutes
• Total Time: 50 minutes
• Yield: 16 servings 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Vegetarian

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Description

Deliciously sweet and slightly tart, these Rhubarb Cream Cheese Bars are perfect for a snack or dessert.

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Ingredients

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• 2 cups rhubarb, chopped
• 1 cup cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter, melted

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Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Grease and flour a 9×9 inch baking pan.
3. Beat together the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
5. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl.
6. Gradually add to the cream cheese mixture, mixing until just combined.
7. Fold in the chopped rhubarb.
8. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
9. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the top is set and lightly golden.
10. Allow to cool before cutting into bars.
11. Serve and enjoy!

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Notes

Cut into bars when fully cool; serve plain or dust with powdered sugar. A small spoon of whipped cream on top works well.

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Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 bar
• Calories: 220
• Sugar: 16g
• Sodium: 150mg
• Fat: 10g
• Saturated Fat: 6g
• Unsaturated Fat: 4g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 30g
• Fiber: 1g
• Protein: 3g
• Cholesterol: 40mg