Name: 🍰 Rhubarb Custard Bars – A Sweet-Tart Classic Reimagined
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup powdered sugar; 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed; 4 large eggs; 2 cups granulated sugar; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 3 cups chopped fresh rhubarb (about 1/2-inch pieces)

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed

For the Custard Filling:

4 large eggs
2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 cups chopped fresh rhubarb (about 1/2-inch pieces)

Instructions

1. Preheat & Prepare Pan:

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease or line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.

2. Make the Crust:

In a bowl, mix flour and powdered sugar.
Cut in butter with a pastry cutter or fork until crumbly.
Press mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
Bake for 15 minutes, until lightly golden. Remove from oven.

3. Prepare the Filling:

In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, granulated sugar, flour, salt, and vanilla until smooth.
Fold in chopped rhubarb.

4. Assemble & Bake:

Pour the filling over the warm crust.
Return to oven and bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the center is set and slightly golden on top.

5. Cool & Serve:

Let bars cool completely before cutting.
Optional: Dust with powdered sugar before serving.