Rhubarb Custard Bars

By Zopmama

Ingredients

• FILLING:
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 cup cold butter
• 2 cups sugar
• 7 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 3 large eggs, beaten
• 5 cups finely chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb, thawed and drained
• TOPPING:
• 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat over to 350°F.

In a bowl, combine the flour and sugar; cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake for 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, for filling, combine sugar and flour in a bowl. Whisk in cream and eggs. Stir in the rhubarb.

Pour filling over crust. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until custard is set. Allow to cool.

TOPPING
Beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth; fold in whipped cream. Spread over top, cover and chill. Cut into bars. Store in the refrigerator.