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.

Zelalem Belay
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I highly recommend this recipe!


Pokemon Go
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This dessert is perfect for any occasion.


Fay Vour
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The filling is creamy and delicious.


Magdalene Jabati
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The crust is so flaky and buttery.


Muneeb Urehman
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I love the way the rhubarb and strawberries complement each other in this dessert.


Erhem Babaga
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This is my go-to dessert recipe for summer parties.


Joshua Akinsola
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I made this dessert for a potluck, and it was gone in minutes. Everyone loved it!


Z3 Gaming
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This dessert is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Raymond M. Marotta
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I love the combination of strawberries and rhubarb in this dessert. It's a perfect way to use up summer fruit.


Joy Mbyaye
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This was my first time making a cream dessert, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow, and the dessert was delicious. I especially liked the contrast between the tart rhubarb and the sweet strawberries.


ibat ibang kwento ni pusang pilyo
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I've made this dessert several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The flavors are so fresh and summery, and the crust is perfectly flaky. I highly recommend it!


Jat Cat
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This strawberry rhubarb cream dessert was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of tart rhubarb and sweet strawberries was perfect, and the creamy filling was light and fluffy. I would definitely make this again.