Rhubarb Custard Bars

Ingredients

• 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup (114g) unsalted butter (cold and cut into cubes)
• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup (31g) all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups diced rhubarb
• 1/4 cup shredded coconut
• 3 Tbsp chopped or sliced nuts (I used sliced almonds)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350F and line a 9x9" pan with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine the flour and sugar. Using a pastry cutter, fork or food processor, cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse meal.

3. 3

   Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 15 minutes or until the edges are just lightly golden.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, in another large bowl, whisk together the sugar, flour, eggs, and vanilla.

5. 5

   Then mix in the rhubarb and coconut.

6. 6

   Pour the filling mixture over the hot crust. Top with chopped or sliced nuts if using. Place back in the oven and bake for another 30 minutes or until the filling is almost set.

7. 7

   Let cool for at least 30 minutes before removing from pan and cutting into squares. Best served the day of.