Description
Discover the delectable layers of Rhubarb Cheesecake Bars an Irresistible Dessert marrying the tartness of rhubarb with creamy cheesecake. Perfect for Spring Baking and a standout among Rhubarb Desserts, these bars invite a taste of springtime into your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
- 2/3 cup chopped pecans
- 2/3 cup cold butter
- 2 (8 oz.) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 3 cups sliced rhubarb
- 1 (3 oz.) package strawberry gelatin
- ½ cup sugar (for rhubarb mixture)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×13 pan with cooking spray.
- Slices rhubarb into 1-inch pieces, mix with ½ cup sugar and strawberry gelatin, set aside.
- Combine all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and butter until crumbly. Stir in pecans. Reserve 1 cup for topping. Press remainder into the pan. Bake 8-10 minutes, then cool.
- Beat cream cheese until fluffy, mix in sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Spread over cooled crust.
- Top evenly with rhubarb mixture; sprinkle reserved crumble mix on top.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until edges brown and center jiggles slightly. Cool before refrigerating.
- Chill, slice, and serve with whipped cream or ice cream.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is softened for smoother filling.
- Adjust rhubarb’s sweetness to taste.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 55 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: rhubarb cheesecake bars, rhubarb desserts, spring desserts, creamy cheesecake