Rich Rhubarb & Cream Cheese Dessert Squares
This dessert features a buttery crust topped with a creamy layer and fresh rhubarb filling.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- baking dish
Ingredients
For the Crust and Topping
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
For the Filling
- 3 cups fresh rhubarb, chopped into ½-inch pieces
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cream Cheese Layer
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add cold butter and mix until crumbly. Press into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Bake the crust for 15 minutes.
- In another bowl, mix rhubarb, sugar, cornstarch, lemon zest, and vanilla. Spread over the baked crust.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth. Pour over rhubarb filling.
- Bake for an additional 25 minutes or until set. Let it cool before slicing into squares.
Notes
Serve chilled or at room temperature. You can add a dollop of whipped cream on top if desired.