Rhubarb Custard Bars

Yield: 3 dozen

Ingredients

Crust

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup cold butter

Filling

• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 7 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 5 cups finely chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb, thawed and drained

Topping

• 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup whipping cream, whipped

Instructions

Crust

1. In a bowl combine the flour and sugar; cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2. Press into a greased 13 x 9 inch baking pan.
3. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, prepare Filling.

Filling

1. Combine sugar and flour in a bowl.
2. Whisk in cream and eggs.
3. Stir in the rhubarb.
4. Pour over crust.
5. Bake at 350 degrees F for 40 to 45 minutes or until custard is set.
6. Cool.

Topping

1. Beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla extract until smooth; fold in whipped cream.
2. Spread over top.
3. Cover and chill.
4. Cut into bars.
5. Store in the refrigerator.