Description
These Classic Rhubarb Crumble Cheesecake Bars combine tangy rhubarb and raspberries with a creamy cheesecake layer and a buttery oat crumble. They are perfect for spring desserts, brunch, or an afternoon coffee treat.
Ingredients
1.25 lb rhubarb, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup raspberries
1 cup sugar
1 tbsp water
2 tsp cornstarch
12 oz cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup confectioner’s sugar, sifted
1 large egg
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup unsalted butter
1 3/4 cups flour
1 1/4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 cup almonds, coarsely chopped
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
2. Add the rhubarb, raspberries, sugar, and water to a saucepan over medium heat. Cook until the fruit softens and releases juices.
3. Stir in the cornstarch and continue cooking until the filling thickens. Remove from the heat and let it cool.
4. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the confectioner’s sugar, egg, and vanilla extract, then mix until creamy and lump-free.
5. In a separate large bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon.
6. Add the butter and mix until the mixture becomes crumbly.
7. Press about two-thirds of the crumble mixture into the prepared pan to form the crust.
8. Spread the cheesecake mixture evenly over the crust.
9. Spoon the cooled rhubarb filling over the cheesecake layer and spread gently.
10. Sprinkle the remaining crumble mixture over the top, then finish with the chopped almonds.
11. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the top is golden and the cheesecake layer is set.
12. Cool completely, then chill before slicing into bars for the cleanest layers.
Notes
Use fresh rhubarb for the best tart flavor and texture.
Let the bars cool fully before slicing to keep the layers neat.
For a nut-free version, omit the almonds.
These bars can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Timing and yield are estimated from the recipe structure because they were not provided in the original text.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg