Best 11 Makeover Rhubarb Shortcake Dessert Recipes

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Are you seeking a delectable dessert that combines tangy rhubarb with fluffy shortcake biscuits? Look no further! Our guide will walk you through the steps to create a magnificent makeover rhubarb shortcake dessert. With a few simple ingredients and some easy-to-follow instructions, you'll be able to impress your family and friends with this classic dessert. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey to make a scrumptious makeover rhubarb shortcake dessert.

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MAKEOVER RHUBARB SHORTCAKE DESSERT



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Carol Gallagher, a missionary in Paupa, New Guinea asked our Test Kitchen to lighten up this favorite. Cream was replaced with 2% milk, orange marmalade was substituted for three of the original's egg yolks, and the sugar was reduced. The resulting makeover recipe has half the total fat and 60% less saturated fat.--Taste of Home's Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup cold butter
FILLING:
3 large egg yolks
1/4 cup reduced-sugar orange marmalade
1-1/4 cups sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
5 cups chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb, thawed
1 cup 2% milk
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
MERINGUE:
6 large egg whites
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
3/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon finely chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Combine flour and sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Press into a 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool. , In a large bowl, beat egg yolks and orange marmalade until blended; add the sugar, flour and salt. Stir in the rhubarb, milk and orange zest; pour over crust. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. , In a large bowl, beat the egg whites, vanilla and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in the sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, until stiff peaks form. , Immediately spread over hot filling, sealing edges; sprinkle with nuts. Bake 12-15 minutes longer or until lightly browned. Cool for at least 1 hour before serving. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 168mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

STRAWBERRY RHUBARB SHORTCAKE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 2h45m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for greasing the pan
2 cups cake flour, plus more for flouring the pan
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup heavy cream
3 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 pound rhubarb (about 4 stalks), cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup sugar plus 1 tablespoon sugar
One 16-ounce container strawberries, trimmed and sliced (about 3 cups)
1 1/2 cups cold heavy cream
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-inch round cake pan with butter and dust with flour, tapping out the excess. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.
  • Beat the butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the sugar and continue to beat until very fluffy, about 2 minutes longer. In a small bowl, whisk together the cream and eggs. Add half the flour mixture and half the egg mixture to the creamed butter and beat until combined. Repeat with the remaining flour and egg mixture. Add the lemon zest and vanilla and beat the batter on medium-high speed for an additional 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Transfer the batter to the prepared cake pan, spread the top evenly and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top sprigs back to the touch, 40 to 45 minutes. Cool in the pan 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.
  • For the filling: Combine the rhubarb with 1/2 cup of the sugar and 1/4 cup water in a medium pot. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and continue to cook, stirring, until the rhubarb cooks down into a thick puree, 18 to 20 minutes. Cool completely, then fold in half of the strawberries. Stir the remaining 1 tablespoon sugar into the remaining berries.
  • For the whipped cream: When ready to assemble the cake, whip the cream with the sugar and vanilla in a medium bowl with a mixer until stiff peaks form.
  • Using a serrated knife, slice the cake in half horizontally and place the bottom half on a cake stand or serving plate cut-side up. Spread with 1 cup of the whipped cream, stopping about 1/2 inch from the edge of the cake, then top with the strawberry-rhubarb mixture. Place the second half of the cake cut-side dow, over the strawberry-rhubarb filling and spread the remaining whipped cream over top, going close to the edge of the cake. Garnish with the remaining sliced strawberries.

RHUBARB SHORTCAKES



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Provided by Melissa Hamilton

Categories     Milk/Cream     Wine     Dessert     Bake     Easter     Mother's Day     Spring     Rhubarb     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Roasted rhubarb:
2 pounds rhubarb, trimmed, sliced 1" thick
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup red wine
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
Biscuits and assembly:
1 cup cake flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 cup all-purpose flour plus more for work surface
3 cups chilled heavy cream, divided
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

  • For roasted rhubarb:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine rhubarb, sugar, and wine in a medium baking dish or ovenproof skillet. Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean; add bean and toss to combine.
  • Roast until rhubarb is very tender and juices are syrupy, 30-40 minutes, depending on thickness of stalks. Let cool. Discard vanilla bean.
  • For biscuits and assembly:
  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Whisk cake flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and 1 cup all-purpose flour in a medium bowl to combine. Add 1 1/2 cups cream; gently mix just until dough holds together.
  • Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface and form into a 9x6" rectangle about 1" thick. Cut dough in half lengthwise, then cut crosswise 3 times to form 8 rectangular biscuits.
  • Arrange biscuits on a parchment paper- lined baking sheet, spacing 1" apart. Brush tops and sides of biscuits with butter. Bake until golden brown, 18-20 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack; let cool (biscuits can be served warm or at room temperature).
  • Beat remaining 1 1/2 cups cream in a medium bowl until soft peaks form. Split biscuits and brush cut sides with remaining melted butter. Fill biscuits with roasted rhubarb and serve with whipped cream.
  • DO AHEAD: Rhubarb filling can be made 5 days ahead. Let cool, then cover and chill. Reheat slightly before serving. Biscuits can be made 1 day ahead. Let cool completely and store airtight at room temperature.

SHORTCAKE WITH FRESH RHUBARB SAUCE



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Every spring when her rhubarb was ready, my mother-in-law chopped it up for this moist cake. If your rhubarb is too tart for the sauce, just add in some strawberries. -Rena McCalment, Sharpsville, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 9 servings (2-1/4 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 16

1-1/2 cups chopped fresh rhubarb
1/4 cup shortening
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
SAUCE:
3/4 to 1 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
4 cups cubed fresh rhubarb (1-inch)
Dash ground cinnamon, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease an 8-in. square baking pan. In a heatproof bowl, cover rhubarb with boiling water; let stand 5 minutes. Drain and pat dry., Meanwhile, in a bowl, cream shortening and sugar until blended. Beat in egg. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda and cinnamon; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Fold in drained rhubarb and walnuts. Transfer to prepared pan; bake 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack., In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, combine sugar and water; bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Stir in rhubarb; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10-12 minutes or until rhubarb is softened. If desired, stir in cinnamon. Serve over warm shortcake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 152mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

BLACKBERRY AND RHUBARB SHORTCAKE



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No need to make shortcake from scratch. Start with a Betty Crocker pound cake mix, add the freshest fruits of the season, and you've created a classic summer dessert.

Provided by Brooke Lark

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 box Betty Crocker™ pound cake mix
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon almond extract
Grated peel and juice of 1 lime
Grated peel and juice of 1 lemon
Grated peel and juice of 1 orange
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups finely chopped fresh rhubarb
1 cup agave nectar
1 pint (2 cups) fresh blackberries
1 tablespoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups whipped topping
1/4 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 2 (8x4-inch) loaf pans with baking spray with flour.
  • In large bowl, beat Pound Cake ingredients with whisk until well combined. Divide batter evenly between pans. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until cake is set in center. Cool in pans slightly, about 15 minutes.
  • In 10-inch skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Add rhubarb; cook over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes or until rhubarb is softened. Remove from heat. Stir in agave nectar, blackberries and vanilla. Cool 5 minutes.
  • Cut pound cake into 1-inch-thick slices; place on individual serving plates. Top each slice with Blackberry-Rhubarb Sauce and whipped topping. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

RHUBARB COMPOTE FOR RHUBARB SHORTCAKES



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This compote tastes great on top of yogurt or use it to make our Rhubarb Shortcakes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Yield Makes 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound rhubarb, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar
1 tablespoon peeled minced fresh ginger
1 cinnamon stick
Yogurt (optional)

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine rhubarb, raisins, sugar, ginger, and cinnamon stick. Cook over medium, stirring occasionally, until rhubarb begins to break down, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove cinnamon stick before using. Serve on top of yogurt, if desired.

RHUBARB SHORTCAKE



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Old-fashioned rhubarb shortcake recipe (from scratch) that uses fresh rhubarb in the shortcake as well as in the sauce!

Provided by Coelura

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Strawberry Dessert Recipes

Time 2h28m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups diced rhubarb
1 cup white sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 pinch salt
2 ½ cups white sugar, divided
1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced thin
3 cups diced rhubarb
½ cup water
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix 2 cups rhubarb and 1 cup sugar together in a bowl; set aside to allow juices to release, about 10 minutes. Combine flour, sour cream, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Add rhubarb-sugar mixture to flour mixture; mix until just blended. Pour into an 8-inch square baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 25 to 35 minutes. Cut shortcake into 9 squares.
  • Mix 1 1/2 cups sugar and strawberries together in a bowl; set aside to allow flavors to meld, about 10 minutes.
  • Place 3 cups rhubarb and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in 1 cup sugar; bring to a boil. Lower heat; simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat; mash with a potato masher. Return to medium heat; add cornstarch and return to boiling. Simmer, stirring, until sauce is thick, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Pour strawberry-sugar mixture into rhubarb sauce; stir until well mixed. Cool completely in the refrigerator, about 1 hour. Spoon sauce over shortcake squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 475.4 calories, Carbohydrate 104.3 g, Cholesterol 11.2 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 142.9 mg, Sugar 78.6 g

RHUBARB SHORTCAKES



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Add a twist to your shortcake and use a sweet-tart rhubarb compote instead of the standard strawberries.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for work surface
1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar
1 cup whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
Rhubarb Compote

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a food processor, combine flour, butter, baking powder, salt, and 1/3 cup sugar and process until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add milk and pulse just until moistened, 4 to 5 times.
  • Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface. With floured hands, gently pat into a 4-by-8-inch rectangle. Cut dough into 8 squares and transfer to a baking sheet; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar. Bake until golden, 25 to 30 minutes. Let biscuits cool on baking sheet.
  • In a large bowl, beat cream until soft peaks form. Add 2 tablespoons sugar and beat until soft peaks return. To serve, split biscuits with a serrated knife; sandwich with Rhubarb Compote and whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510 g, Fat 24 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 7 g

STRAWBERRY AND RHUBARB SHORTCAKES



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Fresh rhubarb and strawberries combine to make the perfect filling for rectangular-shaped biscuits in this homemade shortcake recipe.

Provided by Kaleb

Categories     Strawberry Shortcake

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups chopped rhubarb
¼ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons limoncello
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 cups hulled and sliced strawberries
2 cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup cold butter, cut into pieces
⅔ cup buttermilk
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon whipping cream
2 teaspoons coarse sugar
½ cup whipped cream, or to taste

Steps:

  • Stir together rhubarb, sugar, limoncello, and cornstarch for filling in a saucepan just until cornstarch dissolves. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until rhubarb is softened and mixture is slightly thickened, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in strawberries.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Whisk together flour, white sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt for biscuits in a large bowl. Add butter and stir until coated. Cut in butter with 2 knives or a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse, wet sand. (It should hold together when squeezed, then crumble away.)
  • Whisk together buttermilk, egg, and vanilla in a small bowl; pour into the flour mixture and quickly stir with a fork. When mixture begins to hold together, transfer to a floured surface.
  • Knead just until a dough ball forms. Press into a 7x10-inch rectangle about 1/2 inch thick. Fold into thirds, then press into a 5x7-inch rectangle about 1 inch thick.
  • Cut dough into 8 biscuits and arrange 1 1/2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Brush with whipping cream and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden, 12 to 14 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack. Let cool about 15 minutes.
  • Slice biscuits in half; serve with filling and whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320.7 calories, Carbohydrate 44.8 g, Cholesterol 57.1 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 496.7 mg

RHUBARB SHORTCAKE



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I found this recipe in my mom's old recipe box. I hate rhubarb, but I won't throw the recipe away , it's in her handwriting. For those of you who LIKE rhubarb, I hope this is good! :)

Provided by Marlene.

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup finely cut rhubarb
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350*.
  • In a bowl, sift together the flour, soda and salt.
  • In another bowl mix the sour cream, sugar and rhubarb.
  • Combine together.
  • Mix well.
  • Turn into a greased 9X9X2" pan.
  • Bake for 30 minutes.

STRAWBERRY RHUBARB SHORTCAKES



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Categories     Cake     Milk/Cream     Mixer     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Mother's Day     Strawberry     Spring     Chill     Rhubarb     Gourmet

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 20

For the filling
1 1/2 pounds rhubarb, trimmed and cut into 3/4-inch pieces (about 4 cups)
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1 pint strawberries, hulled and sliced
For the shortcakes
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon double-acting baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons cardamom
1 1/2 tablespoons freshly grated orange zest
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) cold unsalted butter, cut into bits
2 tablespoons cold vegetable shortening
1/4 cup milk
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup well-chilled heavy cream
1 to 2 tablespoons sugar, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon orange-flower water (available at specialty foods shops) or vanilla, or to taste

Steps:

  • Make the filling:
  • In a heavy saucepan combine the rhubarb, the sugar, and the orange juice and simmer the mixture, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the rhubarb is tender. Transfer the mixture to a bowl, stir in the strawberries, and let the mixture cool. Chill the filling, covered, for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • Make the shortcakes:
  • Into a bowl sift together the flour, the sugar, the salt, the baking powder, and the cardamom and blend in the orange zest, the butter, and the shortening until the mixture resembles meal. In a small bowl whisk together the milk, the egg, and the vanilla, add the milk mixture to the flour mixture, and stir the mixture with a fork until it just forms a dough. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead it gently for 20 seconds. Pat the dough into a 6-inch round, cut it into 6 wedges, and transfer the wedges to a buttered baking sheet. Bake the shortcakes in the middle of a preheated 425°F. oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until they are golden, transfer them to a rack, and let them cool.
  • In a bowl with an electric mixer beat the cream until it just holds soft peaks and add the sugar, beating. Beat in the orange-flower water and beat the cream until it holds stiff peaks. Split the shortcakes horizontally with a fork, arrange the bottom halves on 6 plates, and spoon the filling over them. Spoon the whipped cream over the filling and cover it with the top halves of the shortcakes.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, tart rhubarb: The best rhubarb for shortcake is young and tender, with bright red stalks and minimal blemishes. Avoid rhubarb that is wilted or has brown spots.
  • Trim the rhubarb properly: Cut the rhubarb stalks into 1-inch pieces, and then trim off the leaves and the tough ends.
  • Macerate the rhubarb: Tossing the rhubarb with sugar and letting it sit for a while draws out its juices and makes it more flavorful. You can macerate the rhubarb for anywhere from 30 minutes to overnight.
  • Use a light hand when mixing the biscuit dough: Overmixing the dough will make the biscuits tough. Mix the dough just until it comes together, and then stop.
  • Chill the biscuit dough before baking: Chilling the dough helps the biscuits rise higher and be more flaky. Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
  • Bake the biscuits until they are golden brown: The biscuits are done baking when they are golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Serve the shortcake warm with fresh whipped cream or ice cream: Shortcake is best served warm, with fresh whipped cream or ice cream. You can also add fresh berries or a drizzle of honey or maple syrup.

Conclusion:

Rhubarb shortcake is a classic summer dessert that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its sweet-tart filling and flaky biscuit topping, it's the perfect way to enjoy the fresh flavors of the season. So next time you're looking for a special dessert to serve, give rhubarb shortcake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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