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Rhubarb Cheesecake Bars Recipe

Rhubarb Cheesecake Bars

These rhubarb cheesecake bars combine a buttery oat crust with a creamy cheesecake filling and tart rhubarb for a dessert that feels balanced, comforting, and fresh.
They are easy to prepare, simple to slice, and perfect for spring gatherings or make-ahead desserts.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 16
Calories: 216
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup cold butter cubed
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups diced rhubarb

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • 9-inch square baking pan
  • Spatula
  • Wire rack
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven and mix the flour, oats, and brown sugar in a bowl, then cut in the cold butter until the mixture becomes crumbly.
  2. Reserve part of the crumb mixture for the topping and firmly press the remaining mixture into the bottom of a greased baking pan.
  3. Beat the cream cheese, sugar, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg together until smooth and creamy without overmixing.
  4. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing on low speed just until fully combined and smooth.
  5. Fold the diced rhubarb gently into the filling so it stays evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
  6. Spread the filling evenly over the prepared crust, making sure it reaches all corners of the pan.
  7. Sprinkle the reserved crumb topping evenly across the surface for a golden, buttery finish after baking.
  8. Bake until the topping is golden brown and the filling looks set with a slight wobble in the center.
  9. Cool the bars completely on a wire rack before refrigerating until fully chilled and firm enough to slice neatly.

Notes

These bars are the kind of dessert that quietly stands out after the first bite.
The creamy filling, buttery topping, and bright rhubarb flavor come together in a way that feels both nostalgic and refreshing, making them easy to return to again and again.