1944 BAKE OFF WINNER RHUBARB CUSTARD BARS

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One of my favorite hobbies is collecting vintage cookbooks and this was a delicious recipe that that was tucked inside. If you have an abundance of rhubarb, you have to give this a try. Anything that is still being passed around from 1944 just has to be good!

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Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 12

CRUST:
1 1/4 c flour
1/2 c sugar
1 stick butter, room temperature
FILLING:
1 c sugar
1/4 tsp salt
2 Tbsp flour
4 large eggs, beaten
1 tsp vanilla
4-5 c rhubarb, cut into small pieces
cool whip or whipped cream, optional

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9x13 pan.
  • 2. Crust: Blend flour and sugar together. Cut in butter with a pastry blender.
  • 3. Press crust into pan. Bake for 10 minutes until lightly golden.
  • 4. Filling: In large mixing bowl, blend sugar and flour and then eggs, vanilla and rhubarb. Mix well.
  • 5. Pour mixture over partially baked crust and continue baking for 30-35 minutes being careful not to over bake.
  • 6. Top with powdered sugar, whipped topping or ice cream just before serving. ****Because this is a custard, be sure to refrigerate any leftovers.

Carl Vincent Vicio
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I tried this recipe and the bars turned out a bit too tart for my taste. Next time, I'll add a bit more sugar to the filling.


Anishka Nanu
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These bars are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I love the combination of tart and sweet.


Sabil Khan
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I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The rhubarb custard filling is so smooth and creamy, and the crust is perfectly flaky.


GaigeGame Playz
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I made these bars for my family and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them, even my kids who are picky eaters.


Ogboji Og
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These rhubarb custard bars were a hit at my last potluck! The combination of tart rhubarb and creamy custard was perfect, and the crust was flaky and delicious. I'll definitely be making these again.