Strawberry Rhubarb Shortbread Bars

Name: Strawberry Rhubarb Shortbread Bars
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 3 h 30 min
Yield: 16
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. sliced fresh or frozen rhubarb; 1 c. sliced fresh strawberries, plus more for garnish; 1/2 c. plus 1/3 cup granulated sugar, divided; 3 tbsp. confectioners’ sugar; 1/2 tsp. Kosher salt; 1 c. plus 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled, divided; 1/2 c. (1stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces; 2 large eggs, plus 2 large egg yolks; 1 tbsp. fresh lemon zest; 5 drops red food coloring

By Marian Cooper CairnsPublished: Mar 2, 2017

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Brian Woodcock

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Prep Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

3 hrs 30 mins

This easy strawberry-rhubarb bar recipe will get your taste buds ready for spring.

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups sliced fresh or frozen rhubarb
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries, plus more for garnish
1/2 cup plus 1/3 cup granulated sugar, divided
3 Tbsp. confectioners’ sugar
1/2 tsp. Kosher salt
1 cup plus 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled, divided
1/2 cup (1stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
2 large eggs, plus 2 large egg yolks
1 Tbsp. fresh lemon zest
5 drops red food coloring

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
2. Step 2Combine rhubarb, strawberries, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and 1/4 cup water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook until fruit is softened and beginning to break down, 2 to 4 minutes. Cool.
3. Step 3Meanwhile, pulse confectioners’ sugar, salt, and 1 cup flour in a food processor until combined, 4 to 5 times. Add butter, and pulse until a coarse meal forms, 10 to 12 times. Press mixture firmly into bottom of prepared pan. Bake until golden around edges, 16 to 20 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
4. Step 4Puree rhubarb mixture in a food processor until very smooth, about 1 minute. Add eggs, egg yolks, zest, and 1/3 cup granulated sugar and process until smooth, 15 to 20 seconds. Add food coloring and 3 tablespoons flour and pulse just until smooth. Pour over crust.
5. Step 5Bake until set, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. Chill at least 2 hours or up to 1 day. Cut into squares. Garnish with sliced strawberries.