The classic spring flavor pairing – strawberry and rhubarb – in custard form.
So, I like this recipe because the roasting of the rhubarb takes its bitterness away and gives it a homey, roasted flavor. Just whip up this custard in your food processor and bake it on top of your favorite graham cracker or cookie crust, and – the ultimate spring dessert!
STRAWBERRY RHUBARB SQUARES
2 stalks of rhubarb, trimmed
8 ounces strawberries, cored
4 large eggs
1 1/4 cups sugar
1/3 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1/3 cup milk
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Line a 9 by 13 pan with parchment paper. Chop the rhubarb into 1-inch chunks and roast in a single layer on a baking sheet for 12 to 15 minutes, or until fork tender.
Reduce the oven temperature to 325 degrees. Process the roasted rhubarb together with all remaining ingredients until a smooth puree and pass through a fine-mesh sieve.
Pour the custard over a baked shortbread base and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until the filling has set.
Allow to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least two hours. Serve with sliced strawberries and powdered sugar.
- 2 stalks of rhubarb, trimmed
- 8 ounces strawberries, cored
- 4 large eggs
- 1¼ cups sugar
- ⅓ cup cornstarch
- ½ cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- ⅓ cup milk
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Line a 9 by 13 pan with parchment paper. Chop the rhubarb into 1-inch chunks and roast in a single layer on a baking sheet for 12 to 15 minutes, or until fork tender.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 325 degrees. Process the roasted rhubarb together with all remaining ingredients until a smooth puree and pass through a fine-mesh sieve.
- Pour the custard over a baked shortbread base and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until the filling has set.
- Allow to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least two hours. Serve with sliced strawberries and powdered sugar.
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