{"id":25970,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-08T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/rhubarb-custard-bars\/"},"modified":"2024-06-05T15:59:33","modified_gmt":"2024-06-05T20:59:33","slug":"rhubarb-custard-bars","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/rhubarb-custard-bars\/","title":{"rendered":"Rhubarb Custard Bars"},"content":{"rendered":"

A layered dessert with a buttery crust, a rhubarb-filled custard and a sweet and tangy cream cheese topping, rhubarb bars are a potluck hero and truly one of the best rhubarb recipes<\/a>. You can bake them in one pan and cut them into whatever size you desire, or make two smaller desserts to share. Using fresh or frozen rhubarb means making these delicious bars anytime.<\/p>\n

In the wild, rhubarb<\/a> is a fascinating plant. Its massive leaves, which look like something you’d find in a tropical rainforest, are harmful because of their high oxalic acid content (the stuff that makes your teeth feel weird when you eat spinach). But the thick, juicy stalks beneath those leaves are deliciously fruity, sour and perfect for turning into desserts.<\/p>\n

Because rhubarb is quite tangy, it is a wonderful counterpoint to rich dairy products. These delicious, fruity rhubarb bars showcase that exact quality.<\/p>\n

Ingredients for Rhubarb Custard Bars<\/h2>\n