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Rhubarb Cheesecake Dessert

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Total Time

Prep: 30 min. + cooling Bake: 20 min. + chilling

Makes

15 servings

Updated: Oct. 15, 2022
After moving to our current home 15 years ago, we were thrilled to discover a huge rhubarb patch. Since I love to bake, I began searching for rhubarb recipes. Each spring, my family looks forward to these sensational rhubarb cheesecake squares. —Joyce Krumwiede, Mankato, Minnesota
Rhubarb Cheesecake Dessert
Rhubarb Cheesecake Dessert Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup cold butter
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • FILLING:
  • 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • TOPPING:
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 3 cups chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb, thawed and drained

Directions

  1. In a bowl, combine flour, brown sugar and salt; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in walnuts and vanilla. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 375° for 10 minutes. Cool slightly.
  2. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until lightly and fluffy. Add egg; beat on low speed just until combined. Add vanilla. Pour over the crust. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until center is set and edges are light brown. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour.
  3. In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon. Gradually stir in water until smooth. Add rhubarb. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 5 minutes or until thickened. Cool. Pour over filling. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. Refrigerate leftovers.
Rhubarb
If using frozen rhubarb, measure rhubarb while still frozen, then thaw completely. Drain in a colander, but do not press liquid out.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 276 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 132mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.