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Rhubarb Shortbread Bars

This Rhubarb Shortbread Bars starts with an almond flour shortbread, whipped ricotta sweetened with honey and vanilla scented fresh rhubarb.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 333 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • SHORTBREAD:
  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup almond flour ground almonds
  • Pinch salt
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • Poached Rhubarb:
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 lemon juice
  • 2 lbs rhubarb
  • FILLING:
  • 15 oz ricotta cheese
  • 4 tbsp honey

Instructions

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  1. Shortbread: Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13” pan with parchment paper.
  2. Place butter, flours, salt and powdered sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and mix until smooth.
  3. Place shortbread dough in the prepared pan and press using your fingers to a form a layer. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  4. Bake for 25 minutes, until slightly golden brown. Set aside to cool.
  5. Poaching Rhubarb: Slice rhubarb into 4-inch pieces. Set aside.
  6. Stir together sugar and water in a medium saucepan. Add vanilla and lemon juice, and bring to a boil, stirring until sugar has dissolved. Add rhubarb to poaching liquid, reduce heat to simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer rhubarb to a plate to cool.
  7. In a bowl whip together the ricotta and honey. Spread evenly on cooled shortbread. Top with cooled, poached rhubarb and line the length of the shortbread. Chill for 10 minutes before slicing and serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 333kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 40.1g (13%) Protein 3.7g (7%) Fat 18.6g (29%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g Monounsaturated Fat 5.9g Trans Fat 0.6g Cholesterol 40.7mg (14%) Sodium 16.6mg (1%) Fiber 2.5g (10%) Sugar 24.3g (49%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 333

% Daily Value*

Calories 333kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 40.1g 13%
Protein 3.7g 7%
Fat 18.6g 29%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g 9%
Monounsaturated Fat 5.9g 30%
Trans Fat 0.6g 30%
Cholesterol 40.7mg 14%
Sodium 16.6mg 1%
Fiber 2.5g 10%
Sugar 24.3g 49%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.