Description
Indulge in these delightful Rhubarb Cheesecake Dream Bars that combine the tangy flavor of rhubarb with a creamy cheesecake filling, all atop a buttery crust. Perfect for a sweet treat or dessert!
Ingredients
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Crust:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter (cut into cubes)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Filling:
- 2 cups chopped fresh rhubarb
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, combine flour, 1/4 cup sugar, and butter. Press into the bottom of the dish and bake until golden.
- Make the filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar, then add egg, vanilla, lemon zest, and sour cream. Fold in rhubarb.
- Assemble and bake: Pour the filling over the crust and bake until set. Cool, chill, and slice into bars.
Notes
- You can substitute half of the rhubarb with chopped strawberries for a sweeter twist.
- For best results, chill the bars overnight before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
