Description
Rhubarb Shortbread Streusel Bars are the quintessential spring dessert, marrying the tartness of rhubarb with the sweetness of raspberries for a flavor explosion. These bars feature a buttery shortbread base topped with a crumbly streusel that adds the perfect texture to each bite. Ideal for tea parties, picnics, or simply enjoying at home, they can be served plain or drizzled with a sweet glaze for an extra touch. Easy to prepare and make ahead, these bars are sure to impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rhubarb, cleaned and diced
- 1.8 oz raspberries, smashed
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 cup sugar (for filling)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (for streusel)
- 1/2 cup sugar (for streusel)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3.5 oz confectioners’ sugar (for glaze)
- 2–3 tsp milk (for glaze)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla (for glaze)
Instructions
- Marinate the diced rhubarb and smashed raspberries in sugar for about 1 hour.
- Prepare the streusel by mixing flour, sugar, salt, butter, and vanilla until crumbly.
- Press more than half of the streusel into a lined baking tin and bake at 375°F for 15 minutes.
- Combine lemon juice and remaining sugar with marinated fruit; pour over baked crust.
- Sprinkle reserved streusel on top and bake at 350°F for 40-50 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool completely before slicing and serve optionally drizzled with glaze.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg