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Rhubarb Cheesecake Squares

Rhubarb Cheesecake Squares

These rhubarb cheesecake squares combine a buttery oat crust, a creamy spiced cheesecake filling, and tart rhubarb, all topped with a golden crumble. An easy, crowd-pleasing dessert that slices beautifully and works year-round.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 16 squares
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.25 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.125 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cup rhubarb, diced (thawed and drained if frozen)

Equipment

  • 9-inch square baking pan
  • mixing bowls
  • hand mixer or stand mixer
  • spatula
  • parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9-inch square pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, oats, and brown sugar. Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
  3. Reserve 1 cup of the mixture. Press the remaining mixture into the pan to form the crust.
  4. Beat cream cheese, sugar, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth.
  5. Add egg and vanilla. Mix on low speed just until combined.
  6. Fold in diced rhubarb gently until evenly distributed.
  7. Spread filling over crust evenly.
  8. Sprinkle reserved crumble over the top without pressing.
  9. Bake for 40 minutes until golden and center is slightly set.
  10. Cool for 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm.
  11. Lift from pan using parchment and cut into 16 squares before serving.

Notes

For best results, use full-fat cream cheese and ensure it is fully softened before mixing. Always chill the bars completely before slicing for clean edges. A touch of lemon zest can brighten the flavor, and frozen rhubarb must be thawed and well-drained before use.