If you are curious about the unusually tart vegetable that is used in in all kinds of desserts every spring, these 13 delicious recipes will give give you everything you need to create sweet, tangy treats that highlight rhubarb’s irresistible balance of bright flavor and cozy comfort.
Spring is here which means one thing- rhubarb season is starting! If you have never baked with rhubarb before, now is your time to start. We gather as much as we can and freeze it so we can enjoy rhubarb all year round!
With its bold, tangy bite, rhubarb is the perfect partner to sweet flavors, creating that irresistible balance that makes these sweet and savory recipes truly memorable. Whether it’s tucked into a buttery crisp, baked into a tender cake, or swirled into an ice cream or jam, rhubarb brings a pop of flavor that is truly irresistible. Rhubarb is quite short-lived so when you see it grab it, and then grab some more. I even show you how to freeze it so you can enjoy this collection of delicious recipes all year long.
1. Strawberry Rhubarb Crumb Bars
These Strawberry Rhubarb Crumb Bars are irresistible because they combine a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth crumb with a sweet, juicy strawberry rhubarb filling that bursts with fresh flavor. Don’t miss out on my Peach Crumb Bars that are perfect for later in the summer with all those ripe peaches!
2. Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
Are we allowed to pick favorites? Because this might be my favorite rhubarb recipe ever, hands down. For this Strawberry Rhubarb Pie I’ll show you how to make the most perfect buttery pie crust with award winning strawberry rhubarb filling. It’s true, it has won many contests. With over 160 comments giving 5 stars, you know this is a good one.
3. Stewed Rhubarb Sauce
If you’re looking for a delicious and versatile topping for some homemade Vanilla Ice Cream, big fluffy pancakes, biscuits, or restaurant style waffles, this Homemade Stewed Rhubarb Sauce is the perfect choice! With its tangy flavor and easy preparation, this sauce is a fantastic addition to desserts, breakfasts, and even savory dishes!
4. Strawberry Rhubarb Cobbler
This recipe is so easy to make when company comes over because of how quick I can pull it all together! The sweet tart combination of strawberries and rhubarb is a perfect match-up in this Strawberry Rhubarb Cobbler. A buttery sweet biscuit topping is baked on top of a scrumptious filling made with fresh or frozen strawberries and rhubarb for an iconic summer dessert that is ready in under an hour!
5. Roasted Rhubarb Crumble Ice Cream
I have many, many amazing ice cream flavors on my site like my Toasted Almond Ice Cream or Homemade Peach Ice Cream and my Maple Walnut Ice Cream. This Roasted Rhubarb Crumble Ice Cream is right up there with my top three favorite flavors. I was pretty excited when I perfected this recipe from a combination that I knew would make an amazing ice cream flavor and it did not disappoint!
6. Old Fashioned Rhubarb Pie
I love rhubarb so much that I decided I needed an all rhubarb pie recipe on the site, even though I also have a Homemade Strawberry Rhubarb Pie that we love. Both are delicious and both deserve attention when rhubarb is in season, especially if you happen to have a rhubarb plant growing out of control in the backyard.
7. Layered Pudding Rhubarb Dessert
I love bringing layered desserts like Orange Jello Salad with Pudding Whipped Cream or No-Bake Caramel Apple Eclair Cake to potlucks. This Layered Pudding Rhubarb Dessert isn’t your typical baked rhubarb recipe but rather a nice refreshing, cool treat to enjoy this summer.
8. Rhubarb Crisp
Rhubarb crisp is one of the easiest and most rewarding desserts you can make. As it bakes, the filling becomes soft and jammy while the crisp topping turns golden and crunchy.
9. Sweet Rhubarb Bread
A sweet, moist loaf of rhubarb bread is the perfect way to celebrate spring baking. It’s a simple, comforting treat with a sprinkle of sugar baked right on top. Enjoy it on its own or slathered with butter.
10. Easy Rhubarb Breakfast Cake
This Easy Rhubarb Cake is a delicious and wonderful dessert or breakfast cake. It has sweet and tart chunks of rhubarb throughout, making it nice and moist!
11. Rhubarb BBQ Sauce
This may not be your typical BBQ sauce like my Carolina Mustard BBQ Sauce, Alabama White BBQ Sauce, or Kansas City BBQ Sauce, but this tart and tangy sauce with just a little bit of sweet and smoky complexity is the perfect addition for your grilling season.
12. Strawberry Rhubarb Coffee Cake
Everyone loves a thick slice of homemade coffee cake. It’s made extra special for spring with a tart and sweet rhubarb strawberry layer as a twist! You might also want to try my Sour Cream Coffee Cake or Blueberry Sour Cream Coffee Cake.
13. How to Freeze Rhubarb
One of the best things you can do is learn How to freeze rhubarb. When you see it popping up in the stores, stock up! It freezes so well that all these amazing recipes can be enjoyed anytime of the year. No more waiting for the Spring rhubarb!
Your rhubarb stalks might be a brilliant red, lovely pink, or more on the green side, but this fresh, bright, and healthy garden delight should never go unnoticed.
