Rhubarb Cheesecake Bars

Creamy rhubarb filling is flanked top and bottom by a caramel-like crumbly mixture. Yum!

Prep Time

Minutes

Total Time

4:40

Hrs:Mins

Makes

dozen

2 1/2

cups Gold Medal® all-purpose flour

cups quick-cooking or old-fashioned oats

cup packed brown sugar

cup butter or margarine, softened

1/2

teaspoon salt

1/2

teaspoon baking soda

packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened

eggs

3/4

cup granulated sugar

teaspoon vanilla

cups chopped fresh rhubarb

Heat oven to 350°. Grease bottom and sides of jelly roll pan, 15 1/2x10 1/2x1 inch, with shortening, or spray with cooking spray. Beat flour, oats, brown sugar, butter, salt and baking soda in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until crumbly, or mix with spoon. Press about 4 cups of the mixture in pan.
Beat remaining ingredients except rhubarb in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until blended. Stir in rhubarb. Spread over crust. Sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture; press lightly.
Bake 40 to 50 minutes or until center is set; cool 30 minutes. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours but no longer than 48 hours. For bars, cut into 10 rows by 6 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

Makes 5 dozen bars

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Did You Know...

Rhubarb is actually a vegetable and originated in China over 4,000 years ago. The deeper the red, the more flavorful the rhubarb stalks are likely to be. Medium-size stalks are generally more tender than large ones, which may be stringy.

Special Touch

Turn these bars into a decadent dessert. Serve larger squares on dessert plates drizzled with caramel sauce, then add soft whipped cream and an edible flower to dazzle guests.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving)

Calories 100

(Calories from Fat 55 ),

Total Fat 6 g

(Saturated Fat 4 g,),

Cholesterol 25 mg;
Sodium 75 mg;
Total Carbohydrate 10 g

(Dietary Fiber 0g,

Protein 2 g;

Percent Daily Value*:

Exchanges:

1/2 Starch;
1/2 Fat;

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

Rhubarb Cheesecake Bars

Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens

Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker^® Kitchens