Rich Rhubarb Cream Recipes

RICH RHUBARB CREAM

Steps:

• Remove any leaves from the rhubarb stalks and rinse under cold water. Slice the stalks into 1 inch pieces.
• Cook the rhubarb and superfine sugar together with a small amount of water, until pulpy, around 10 minutes.
• Cool, then drain off any surplus juice through a colander. Mash the remaining pulp, and set aside.
• In a mixing bowl, beat the cream stiffly with the powdered sugar, then set aside.
• Place the butter, brown sugar and crumbs in a small pan and cook, stirring frequently, until the crumbs are crisp and golden. Add the walnuts and chopped ginger (if using) to the crumbs, when cold, and mix through.
• Gently stir the rhubarb pulp and whipped cream together, and place a little in the bottom of four dessert glasses. Add alternate layers of crumbs and rhubarb cream, finishing with cream.
• Decorate with strawberries or glace cherries if desired, and chill before serving.

RHUBARB CHEESECAKE DREAM BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease an 11x7-inch baking dish.
• In a bowl, mix together 1 cup flour, the softened butter, and 1 tablespoon sugar until well combined; press into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
• Bake the crust in the preheated oven until it starts to brown, about 10 minutes. Remove the crust. Reduce oven heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Using the same bowl, thoroughly mix 1 cup sugar with 1/4 cup flour; stir in the rhubarb and toss to coat. Spread the rhubarb mixture over the baked crust. Using the same bowl, mash the cream cheese, 1/2 cup of sugar, and the egg until the mixture is creamy; spread over the rhubarb.
• Bake in the oven until the rhubarb is bubbling and the topping is set, about 35 minutes.
• In the same bowl, mix sour cream with 1 tablespoon of sugar; spread over the hot dessert. Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars. Refrigerate leftovers.

REFRESHING RHUBARB ICE CREAM

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. In an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish, combine rhubarb and sugar; toss to combine. Bake, covered, 30-40 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Cool slightly., Place rhubarb mixture in a blender; cover and process until pureed. Transfer to a bowl; refrigerate, covered, until cold., Stir lemon juice into rhubarb. In a small bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form; fold into rhubarb mixture. Transfer to a shallow 1-qt. freezer container. Freeze 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Freeze, covered, overnight or until firm.

STRAWBERRY RHUBARB CREAM

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine the rhubarb, 2 tablespoons sugar and water. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until tender. Transfer to a small bowl; cool to room temperature.
• Place strawberries and remaining sugar in a food processor; cover and process until pureed. Stir into rhubarb mixture. Fold in whipped cream. Spoon into two parfait glasses or dessert dishes. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Garnish with additional berries if desired. Yield: 2 servings.
• Note: If using frozen rhubarb, measure rhubarb while still frozen, then thaw completely. Drain in a colander, but do not press liquid out.

RHUBARB ICE CREAM

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring rhubarb, sugar and water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until rhubarb is soft., Stir in marshmallows, lemon juice and food coloring if desired; cook and stir until marshmallows are melted. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour., Fold in whipped cream. Transfer to a freezer container; cover and freeze for up to 2 months. Remove from the freezer 20 minutes before serving.