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Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Rhubarb Dream Dessert

Springtime means the rhubarb is ready for picking. I've already harvested some, cleaned and chopped it and it has been stored in the freezer for later months when I need an interesting ingredient. I am still picking some every week or so and have been trying a few recipes old and new.

A new one wasn't to my liking, so I reverted back to an old recipe from my Mom's recipe box. The crust is crisp like a shortbread and the rhubarb topping is soft and creamy.  The only other flavoring is a bit of nutmeg - which could be omitted if you don't care for it. I am sharing the recipe below. Let's enjoy some rhubarb today!


Rhubarb Dream Dessert topped with luscious whipped cream!


Canadian Red Rhubarb







Recipe

Rhubarb Dream Dessert

Crust
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, cold

Filling
2 whole eggs, beaten
1/4 cup flour (I used a white whole wheat flour)
1 dash nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 cups rhubarb, finely chopped

With pastry cutter blend the first 3 ingredients and press
into an ungreased 7" x 11" baking dish. 
In preheated oven, bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. 

Mix the rest of the ingredients and spoon onto the crust.  
Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes. Let cool to room temperature.  
Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
Serve with whipped or ice cream.





Want to know more about Rhubarb?  Check out this link to The Rhubarb Compendium.



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