Description
Indulge in the perfect balance of sweet and tangy with these Rhubarb Honey Buttercream Swirl Bars. A buttery graham cracker crust topped with a luscious rhubarb layer and swirls of honey buttercream make for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Rhubarb Layer:
- 2 cups chopped rhubarb
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
For the Buttercream Swirl:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–3 tablespoons milk (as needed for consistency)
Instructions
- Make the Crust: In a medium bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×9-inch baking dish. Set aside.
- Cook the Rhubarb Layer: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the rhubarb, honey, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook until the rhubarb softens and thickens, about 10 minutes. Allow to cool slightly.
- Prepare the Buttercream Swirl: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, powdered sugar, honey, and vanilla until smooth and creamy. Gradually add milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is achieved.
- Assemble the Bars: Spread the rhubarb mixture evenly over the crust. Drop spoonfuls of buttercream over the rhubarb and use a knife or skewer to swirl it gently.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until firm.
- Serve: Slice into bars and serve chilled.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
