Rhubarb Shortbread Streusel Bars Recipe (Print Version)

Try these buttery, tangy Rhubarb Shortbread Streusel Bars for a delightful dessert that's easy to make and irresistibly delicious.

# Recipe Info:

Prep Time: 20 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 35 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 12 Servings
Difficulty: Intermediate
Cuisine: American
Dietary: Vegetarian

# Ingredients:

→ Shortbread Layer

01 - 1 cup unsalted butter
02 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
03 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar

→ Rhubarb Filling

04 - 4 cups rhubarb, chopped
05 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch

→ Streusel Topping

07 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter
08 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
09 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat your oven, mix butter, sugar, and flour, and press the mixture into a lined baking dish. Bake for 10 minutes.
02 - Combine rhubarb, sugar, and cornstarch in a saucepan. Simmer and cook until thickened.
03 - Pour the cooked filling over the baked crust. Sprinkle streusel topping evenly across.
04 - Bake at 350°F for 35 minutes until golden. Cool completely before slicing.

# Notes:

01 - For a thicker crust, increase the shortbread layer. Use fresh or frozen rhubarb depending on availability.

# Tools You'll Need:

01 - Baking dish
02 - mixing bowls
03 - saucepan
04 - knife

# Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):

Calories: 290
Total Fat: 14g
Total Carbohydrate: 38g
Protein: 3g