Rhubarb Cream Cheese Bars Recipe

These irresistible Rhubarb Cream Cheese Bars are a family favorite, perfect for early summer gatherings! A delightful blend of tangy rhubarb and creamy cheese, this recipe from my daughter, Jodi, is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. Get ready for bursts of summery flavor in every bite!

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 222.5 kcal
Protein 6g
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Ingredients for Rhubarb Cream Cheese Bars

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How to Make Rhubarb Cream Cheese Bars

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually beat in the granulated sugar until well combined.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Spread half of the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
  7. Arrange the chopped rhubarb evenly over the batter.
  8. Pour the remaining batter over the rhubarb, spreading it to cover.
  9. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the bars cool completely in the pan before dusting with powdered sugar and cutting into squares.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

55g

Fat

43g

Carbs

7g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Rhubarb Cream Cheese Bars?

Rhubarb Cream Cheese Bars takes about 95 minutes from start to finish — roughly 25 minutes to prepare and 70 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Rhubarb Cream Cheese Bars?

Rhubarb Cream Cheese Bars has approximately 222.5 calories per serving, with about 6 g protein, 7 g carbohydrates and 21 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Rhubarb Cream Cheese Bars?

The key ingredients for Rhubarb Cream Cheese Bars are Flour, Sugar, Butter, Rhubarb, Cream Cheese, Eggs. See the full list with measurements above.

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