Best Rhubarb Dessert Ever

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This rhubarb dessert is similar to a cobbler. It's delicious served hot with vanilla ice cream, but it can also be served warm or cold (it will hold together when cold). If you are not a huge fan of rhubarb⁠, this dessert might just change your mind!

close up view of Rhubarb Dessert in a glass baking dish
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
55 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
12
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 ½ cups brown sugar

  • 1 cup butter, softened

  • 4 eggs

  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 ½ cups white sugar

  • 1 cup half-and-half

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 4 cups chopped rhubarb

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

  2. Mix 3 cups flour and brown sugar in a large bowl; cut in softened butter with a knife or pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Reserve 1 1/2 cups flour mixture; pat remainder into the bottom of prepared pan.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven until crust is lightly browned, about 15 minutes.

  4. Beat eggs in a large bowl; mix 1/4 cup flour, white sugar, half-and-half, and salt into eggs, beating until smooth.

  5. Sprinkle chopped rhubarb over baked crust. Pour egg mixture over rhubarb; top with reserved flour mixture.

  6. Bake in preheated oven until eggs are set and lightly browned, 40 to 45 minutes.

Cook’s Note

This dessert is also delicious made with wheat or oat flour instead of all-purpose flour.

78 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

519 Calories
20g Fat
81g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 519
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g 25%
Saturated Fat 12g 59%
Cholesterol 110mg 37%
Sodium 248mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 81g 29%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 52g
Protein 7g 14%
Vitamin C 3mg 4%
Calcium 98mg 8%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 244mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.