Raspberry "Rhubars"

Name: Raspberry "Rhubars"
Ingredients: CRUST; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon table salt; 3/4 cup cold butter, cubed; 3/4 cup toasted slivered almonds, coarsely chopped; Vegetable cooking spray; RHUBARB-RASPBERRY FILLING; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 1/4 teaspoon table salt; 1 pound rhubarb or 1 (1-lb.) package frozen rhubarb, thawed, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices; 2 (6-oz.) containers fresh raspberries; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; CREAM CHEESE BATTER; 2 (8-oz.) packages cream cheese, softened; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; Garnish: powdered sugar

22 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

CRUST
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon table salt
3/4 cup cold butter, cubed
3/4 cup toasted slivered almonds, coarsely chopped
Vegetable cooking spray
RHUBARB-RASPBERRY FILLING
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon table salt
1 pound rhubarb or 1 (1-lb.) package frozen rhubarb, thawed, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
2 (6-oz.) containers fresh raspberries
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
CREAM CHEESE BATTER
2 (8-oz.) packages cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Garnish: powdered sugar

Directions

1

Prepare Crust: Preheat oven to 350°. Stir together flour and next 3 ingredients in a large bowl; cut butter into flour mixture with a pastry blender until crumbly. Stir in almonds. Press mixture onto bottom of a lightly greased (with cooking spray) 13- x 9-inch pan. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack until ready to use.
2

Prepare Filling: Stir together 3/4 cup granulated sugar and next 2 ingredients in a large heavy saucepan; stir in rhubarb and 1 container raspberries. Let stand 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Bring mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low, and simmer 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, and stir in vanilla and remaining raspberries.
3

Prepare Cream Cheese Batter: Beat cream cheese and 3/4 cup granulated sugar with an electric mixer until smooth. Add eggs, 1 at a time, and beat just until blended after each addition. Add lemon zest and juice, beating well. Spread Rhubarb-Raspberry Filling over Crust. Gently spread Cream Cheese Batter over filling.
4

Bake at 350° for 25 to 30 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack 1 hour. Cover and chill 4 to 8 hours. Cut into bars.