Best 6 Strawberry Rhubarb Dessert Bars Recipes

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If you are looking for a delectable dessert that combines the sweet and tangy flavors of summer berries, look no further than strawberry rhubarb dessert bars. These scrumptious treats feature a buttery crust, a luscious filling bursting with the bright flavors of strawberries and rhubarb, and a delectable crumb topping that adds a delightful textural contrast. This easy-to-follow recipe will guide you through every step, from preparing the crust to assembling and baking the bars, ensuring that you end up with a mouthwatering dessert that will be a hit at any gathering.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

STRAWBERRY RHUBARB DESSERT BARS



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I use this one every year during rhubarb season. A Pennsylvania State Fair Butter Cookie Contest Winner, originally found on the Land O' Lakes website. Times do not include cooling time.

Provided by Muffin Goddess

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h

Yield 24-36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups fresh rhubarb, sliced into 1-inch pieces (unsweetened frozen rhubarb may be used)
1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups quick oats (old fashioned may be used, but not instant)
1 cup brown sugar (firmly packed, I use light brown but dark can be substituted)
3/4 cup butter, softened (12 tbs., or 1 1/2 sticks)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 -2 tablespoon milk or 1 -2 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease the bottom of a 13x9 inch baking pan.
  • Combine rhubarb, strawberries, and lemon juice in a 2-qt saucepan. Cover and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 8 to 12 minutes or until fruit is tender.
  • Combine granulated sugar and cornstarch in a small bowl, then mix into the fruit mixture.
  • Keep cooking, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil (approximately 1 minute). Continue boiling until thickened (1 minute). Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Combine all crust ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Beat on low speed, scraping bowl often, for 1 to 2 minutes or until mixture is crumbly.
  • Set aside 1 1/2 cups of crumb mixture.
  • Press remaining crumb mixture onto bottom of prepared pan. Spread fruit filling over crust, and sprinkle evenly with reserved crumb mixture.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 to 35 minutes, or until crust is golden brown.
  • Cool completely (I pop pan in fridge for a bit if I'm short on time).
  • Mix drizzle ingredients in a small bowl. Drizzle over cooled bars. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.6, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 105, Carbohydrate 28, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 17.3, Protein 1.7

STRAWBERRY-RHUBARB AND CREAM BARS



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This bar is a wonderful combination of sweet strawberries and tart rhubarb, paired with a smooth, creamy filling and a shortbread crust. For an absolutely fabulous seasonal recipe, this is the way to go!

Provided by JessKnight

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Strawberry Dessert Recipes

Time 5h25m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup butter, melted
¼ cup white sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons corn syrup
3 tablespoons cornstarch
5 cups chopped rhubarb
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 ¼ cups heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan. Chill a metal bowl in refrigerator.
  • Mix flour, pecans, butter, and white sugar in a bowl and press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
  • Bake the crust in the preheated oven until golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes; cool in pan on wire rack.
  • Mix 1 cup brown sugar, corn syrup, and cornstarch in a saucepan; stir in rhubarb. Bring the rhubarb mixture to a boil; reduce heat and cook, stirring often, until thickened, 4 to 5 minutes. Let the filling cool and stir in strawberries.
  • Beat cream cheese with confectioners' sugar in a bowl until smooth.
  • Pour heavy cream into chilled metal bowl and whip with an electric mixer until fluffy and the cream holds soft peaks, about 3 minutes. Fold 1 cup of the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture; reserve remaining whipped cream.
  • Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust and top with the rhubarb mixture; spoon the remaining whipped cream over rhubarb layer. Refrigerate until set and thoroughly chilled, 3 to 4 hours; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons brown sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.9 calories, Carbohydrate 46.7 g, Cholesterol 71.4 mg, Fat 28.4 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 15.1 g, Sodium 139.1 mg, Sugar 28.1 g

STRAWBERRY RHUBARB CHEESECAKE BARS



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These cheesecake bars layer a buttery pecan shortbread crust with a rich and creamy filling and sweet-tart strawberry rhubarb jam. For larger squares, cut into nine bars instead of 16. -Amanda Scarlati, Sandy, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
Dash kosher salt
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
1/3 cup finely chopped pecans
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dash kosher salt
1 large egg, room temperature, lightly beaten
JAM:
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1-1/3 cups chopped fresh strawberries
1-1/3 cups sliced fresh or frozen rhubarb
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line an 8-in. square baking pan with parchment, letting ends extend up sides. In a small bowl, mix flour, brown sugar and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in pecans., Press into bottom of prepared pan. Bake until edges just begin to brown, 12-15 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in milk, lemon juice, vanilla and salt. Add egg; beat on low speed just until blended. Pour over crust., Bake until filling is set, 15-20 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. , For jam, in a small saucepan, mix sugar and cornstarch. Add strawberries, rhubarb and lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until mixture begins to thicken, 6-8 minutes. Cool completely. Spread over filling. Refrigerate until set, 8 hours or overnight. , Using parchment, carefully remove cheesecake from baking pan. Cut into bars for serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 113mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

STRAWBERRY RHUBARB CRUMB BARS



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If you're looking for a new strawberry and rhubarb recipe, try these delicious crumb bars. The bar cookies have a crumb crust, a juicy rhubarb and strawberry filling, and a crumbly top.

Provided by Bren

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Strawberry Dessert Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 pinch salt
1 ⅓ cups quick cooking oats
½ cup lightly packed light brown sugar
½ cup white sugar
¾ cup melted unsalted butter
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 ⅔ cups strawberries, hulled and diced
1 ½ cups fresh rhubarb, cut into 1/4 inch pieces
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
⅓ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish with butter.
  • Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl; stir to combine. Mix in oats, white sugar, and brown sugar until well combined, using the back of a spoon to break up any brown sugar clumps. Add melted butter and vanilla extract and stir well until mixture is evenly moistened.
  • Press 2 cups of the mixture into the prepared baking dish, pressing down lightly. Set remaining mixture aside.
  • Combine strawberries and rhubarb in a bowl. Drizzle with lemon juice and toss to combine.
  • Mix together 1/3 cup sugar and cornstarch in a small bowl. Add to strawberry-rhubarb mixture and mix well. Pour fruit filling on top of the crumb layer. Crumble reserved crumb mixture on top of the fruit, spreading evenly.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the top has browned and the filling is bubbly, about 45 minutes. Remove and cool before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277.3 calories, Carbohydrate 39.4 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 70.4 mg, Sugar 21.1 g

STRAWBERRY-RHUBARB CREAM DESSERT



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A neighbor shared this recipe with me, and I created my own variation using garden-fresh rhubarb and strawberries. The shortbread crust and creamy sweet-tart layers went over big at a family party-not a crumb was left! -Sara Zignego, Hartford, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup sugar
TOPPING:
1 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
5 cups chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1-1/4 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped, divided
Additional brown sugar, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the flour, pecans, butter and sugar. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack., In a large saucepan, combine brown sugar and cornstarch. Stir in rhubarb until combined. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring often. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 4-5 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; cool. Stir in strawberries., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Fold in 1 cup whipped cream. Spread over crust; top with rhubarb mixture. Spread with remaining whipped cream. Refrigerate for 3-4 hours before serving. Garnish with additional brown sugar if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 577 calories, Fat 38g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 95mg cholesterol, Sodium 183mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

STRAWBERRY-RHUBARB BARS



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Categories     Dessert     Bake     Picnic     Strawberry     Rhubarb     Pastry

Yield makes 16 bars

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups plus 3 to 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon table salt
12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces
3/4 cup plus 1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 pounds rhubarb, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 6 cups)
1 1/2 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced, or frozen strawberries, thawed and sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350˚F.
  • In a large bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups of the flour and the powdered sugar and salt. Cut the butter into the flour mixture using a pastry blender or fork. The mixture should resemble coarse crumbs and clump together when squeezed lightly in your hand. (This can also be done in a food processor.) Scoop 2 cups of the mixture into an 8-inch baking dish and press evenly into the pan with your fingers. Bake on the middle rack of the oven for 25 minutes, or until golden brown on the edges and light golden in the middle.
  • While the crust is baking, add 1/3 cup of the granulated sugar to the remaining butter-flour mixture and toss to combine. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine 3/4 cup granulated sugar and the ground cloves. Stir in 3 to 4 tablespoons flour (adding more flour will make the filling firmer when cool), the orange zest, and vanilla. Add the rhubarb and strawberries, mixing well to coat the fruit. Pour the mixture onto the hot crust, spreading the filling to the edges of the dish. Sprinkle the reserved sugar mixture over the fruit. Bake for 50 minutes or until bubbling around the edges and light brown on top.
  • Let the bars cool to room temperature before cutting and serving.
  • Make Ahead
  • The bars can be stored, covered, at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh strawberries and rhubarb.
  • If you don't have fresh strawberries, you can use frozen strawberries that have been thawed and drained.
  • If you don't have fresh rhubarb, you can use frozen rhubarb that has been thawed and drained.
  • Be sure to drain the strawberries and rhubarb well before adding them to the filling, or the bars will be too wet.
  • Don't overmix the batter, or the bars will be tough.
  • Bake the bars until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them into squares.

Conclusion:

This strawberry rhubarb dessert bars recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of sweet strawberries, tart rhubarb, and buttery crust is sure to please everyone. These bars are also a great way to use up fresh strawberries and rhubarb when they are in season. So next time you're looking for a sweet and satisfying dessert, give this strawberry rhubarb dessert bars recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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