Rhubarb Shortbread Bars
These rhubarb shortbread dessert bars have a tart and sweet custard-like topping atop a shortbread-like crust. Top with vanilla ice cream if you like.
Instructions
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{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Make crust: Mix together flour, butter, and confectioners' sugar in a bowl; pack firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch square baking dish.'}
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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until crust hardens slightly and is very fragrant, but not yet browned, about 15 minutes.'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Make filling: Whisk together brown sugar, eggs, white sugar, flour, and salt in a bowl until completely smooth; stir in rhubarb to coat. Pour rhubarb mixture over crust.'}
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{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Bake in the oven until rhubarb mixture sets, about 40 minutes. Cool at least 10 minutes before cutting into bars.'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (9 servings total)