Rhubarb Cream Cheese Bars
A delicious treat combining tangy rhubarb with creamy cheese, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Crust
- 2 cups all-purpose flour can substitute with gluten-free flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar can use stevia or a sugar substitute
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter can use margarine
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon optional nutmeg can be used for variation
- 1/2 cup melted butter can use coconut oil for dairy-free option
Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese can use Greek yogurt as a lower-fat alternative
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract can replace with almond extract
- 1 large egg can use a flax egg for vegan option
- 2 cups rhubarb can substitute with cranberries or raspberries
- 1/2 cup brown sugar can use light brown sugar
- 1 cup rolled oats can use quick oats
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, mix together flour, sugar, and cinnamon. Add melted butter and stir until crumbly.
- Press half of the mixture into the bottom of the baking pan to form the crust.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese, vanilla extract, and egg until smooth. Spread over the crust.
- Chop the rhubarb and mix it with brown sugar. Spread it over the cream cheese layer.
- Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture on top of the rhubarb.
Baking
- Bake for 40 minutes, until golden. Let it cool before cutting into squares.
Notes
These bars can be served neat or with whipped cream or fresh berries on the side. Feel free to customize the recipe with your favorite fruits.