Description
Strawberry Rhubarb Shortbread Bars are a delightful springtime dessert that beautifully balances the sweetness of fresh strawberries with the tartness of rhubarb, all enveloped in a buttery, crumbly shortbread crust. This easy-to-make treat is perfect for picnics, brunches, or simply indulging at home. With their vibrant colors and irresistible flavors, these bars are sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (chopped)
- 1 cup fresh rhubarb (diced)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix flour, granulated sugar, and cold butter using a pastry cutter until crumbly. Press into the bottom of the baking dish.
- In another bowl, combine chopped strawberries, diced rhubarb, brown sugar, lemon juice, and eggs. Mix well to create the filling.
- Pour the filling evenly over the prepared crust.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until set and slightly golden on top.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing into bars for serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Substitute rhubarb with blueberries or peaches for a different flavor twist. Add spices like cinnamon or nutmeg to enhance the taste.