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Creamy Rhubarb Cream Cheese Bars

Deliciously tangy rhubarb paired with a creamy cheesecake layer on a buttery crust.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups rhubarb, diced
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan.
  2. In a bowl, mix flour and 1/2 cup granulated sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly. Press into the prepared pan and bake for 15 minutes.
  3. In another bowl, beat cream cheese, sour cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Spread over the baked crust.
  4. Toss rhubarb with 1/4 cup sugar and cornstarch. Sprinkle over the cream cheese layer.
  5. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until rhubarb is tender. Cool completely before cutting into bars.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.

  • Author: Trusted Blog