Strawberry-Rhubarb Cream Dessert
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 1 hour + chilling
YIELD: 12 servings.
A neighbor shared this recipe with me, and I created my own variation using garden-fresh rhubarb and strawberries. The shortbread crust and creamy sweet-tart layers went over big at a family party—not a crumb was left! —Sara Zignego, Hartford, Wisconsin
Ingredients
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 cup chopped pecans
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1 cup butter, melted
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1/4 cup sugar
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TOPPING:
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1 cup packed brown sugar
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3 tablespoons cornstarch
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5 cups chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb
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1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
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1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
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1 cup confectioners' sugar
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1-1/4 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped, divided
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Additional brown sugar, optional
Directions
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1.
In a small bowl, combine the flour, pecans, butter and sugar. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.
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2.
In a large saucepan, combine brown sugar and cornstarch. Stir in rhubarb until combined. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring often. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 4-5 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; cool. Stir in strawberries.
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3.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Fold in 1 cup whipped cream. Spread over crust; top with rhubarb mixture. Spread with remaining whipped cream. Refrigerate for 3-4 hours before serving. Garnish with additional brown sugar if desired.
Nutrition Facts
1 piece: 577 calories, 38g fat (20g saturated fat), 95mg cholesterol, 183mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (33g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein.
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