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If you’re a rhubarb lover, you know there’s nothing quite like that first bite of a tart, tangy rhubarb dessert after a long winter. Rhubarb season is short, but it packs a flavorful punch!
Whether you’re lucky enough to have a patch in your backyard or you’re grabbing a few fresh stalks at the farmers market, these 20 Rhubarb Recipes are the perfect way to celebrate spring.
From sweet desserts to classic combinations like strawberries and rhubarb, I’ve rounded up the most delicious ways to enjoy this seasonal favorite.
Just remember: while rhubarb stalks are edible, rhubarb leaves are toxic and should always be discarded.
Best Rhubarb Recipes
Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble Bars
A buttery crust, a sweet-tart filling made from fresh rhubarb and strawberries, and a crumble topping. These crumble bars are the perfect handheld rhubarb dessert.
Rhubarb Upside Down Cake
Flip rhubarb on its head with a gorgeous rhubarb upside-down cake. Tangy fruit, buttery cake, and a sticky-sweet topping come together in this springtime showstopper.
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Pin ItStrawberry Rhubarb Bars with a Crumb Topping
These Strawberry Rhubarb Bars are different than the typical rhubarb crumble bars as they feature a base of rich, tender vanilla cake. Then that cake is topped with a sweet-tart layer of jammy strawberries and rhubarb and then they have a buttery crumb topping on top. A beautiful spring and summer dessert!
Strawberry Rhubarb Cobbler
This easy-to-make, Strawberry Rhubarb Cobbler recipe features a jammy filling of fresh rhubarb and strawberries. Topped with a tender, biscuit-like dough that’s baked until golden brown, it’s the perfect spring and summer dessert!
Dark Chocolate Rhubarb Brownies
Chocolate rhubarb brownies are fudgy and sweet with chocolate chips and (optional) walnuts. Tart rhubarb combined with sugar and bitter chocolate is the perfect combination!
Rhubarb Bread
This Rhubarb Bread is tender and moist from the addition of buttermilk. It’s an easy quick bread recipe that pairs tart bites of rhubarb with vanilla, cozy cinnamon, and fresh orange zest. The crispy cinnamon-sugar topping adds an outrageously wonderful texture!
Triple Berry Rhubarb Pie
This triple berry rhubarb pie has juicy berry and rhubarb filling topped with a delicious streusel, making it one of the best pies ever!
Rhubarb Streusel Cake with Warm Vanilla Sauce
This rhubarb streusel cake is made with warm vanilla sauce and is unreal in it’s deliciousness. The tart rhubarb is folded into a moist buttermilk cake. It’s so delicious.
This recipe was posted on Mel’s Kitche Cafe and we made it for the first time this year. I will make this cake every year. I might even try it with other fruits!
Old-Fashioned Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp Recipe
You can’t beat a classic. This Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp features the perfect blend of sweet and tart, with a jammy filling of fresh strawberries and rhubarb. Finished with a buttery oats topping (that stays crisp for days!) Serve this spring & summer dessert warm with scoops of vanilla ice cream.
This crisp has all the sweet dessert charm you need to make the most of rhubarb season.
Rhubarb Cream Cheese Bars
These Rhubarb Cream Cheese Bars feature a crisp, buttery oat crust and crumble topping with a sweet-tart creamy rhubarb cream cheese filling. It’s a simple yet decadent dessert!
Creamy, tangy, and a little bit sweet, they are an old-fashioned favorite.
Rhubarb Custard Cake
This easy Rhubarb Custard Cake includes a touch of fresh lemon, with a dense, chewy exterior and soft custard-y inside. Lay the rhubarb across the batter in an eye-catching patchwork design – or keep it more simple, it’s up to you! This rhubarb cake has a soft, creamy custard base, topped with tart rhubarb pieces. It’s a rhubarb lover’s dream.
Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
This strawberry-rhubarb pie is a delicious take on the iconic pie pairing and has the best combination of sweet and tart fruity flavors! It has a flaky golden pie crust and juicy filling.
The secret is to cook down the liquid from the fruits, which not only intensifies the fruit flavors, but also prevents the filling from ever being runny or watery!
Homemade Rhubarb Sauce
With just 3 ingredients – rhubarb, sugar, and water – you can make this sweet and tart Rhubarb Sauce. It’s the perfect topping for ice cream, angel food cake, yogurt, pancakes, and more. So quick and easy to make! Try this easy rhubarb sauce to add a punch of flavor to your favorite breakfast or dessert.
Rhubarb Berry Crumbles
Mini desserts with a crisp topping and bursting berries! This Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble recipe features a sweet-tart filling and a crispy, buttery crumble topping. It’s a delightful, easy rhubarb dessert that can be made in individual ramekins or a 9″ pie plate. Perfect for any spring & summer potluck or casual gathering! These rhubarb berry crumbles are great for dinner parties or small-batch baking.
Lemon Rhubarb Scones with Vanilla Glaze
Tart rhubarb and bright lemon come together in these fluffy scones. Drizzle with vanilla bean glaze for extra sweetness. They are perfectly moist inside and delicate and crispy outside. They are perfect sweet treats for breakfast, paired with coffee or tea.
Old-Fashioned Rhubarb Crumble
This old fashioned rhubarb crumble recipe is an easy spring dessert featuring tart rhubarb and a buttery crumble topping. Serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a classic spring dessert that everyone will love. It’s as easy to make as it is delicious.
Rhubarb Lemonade
Rhubarb lemonade is a refreshing summer drink and is a unique twist on lemonade.
Rhubarb Syrup
Make your own rhubarb syrup for drinks, mocktails, or to drizzle over pancakes. A fun way to stretch rhubarb season a little longer.
This rhubarb syrup is simple, delicious, and refreshing! It’s peppercorn infused to accentuate the tart flavor of the rhubarb. The sweet syrup will make the BEST drinks and cocktails (like a rhubarb margarita!).
Rhubarb Muffins
Tender rhubarb muffins make a great grab-and-go breakfast or afternoon snack. Add sweet strawberries for that classic combination or keep them simple with a brown sugar streusel topping.
Whether you’re baking a rhubarb crisp for a family dinner, making muffins for the lunchbox, or stirring up a rhubarb syrup for weekend pancakes, these recipes offer sweet and simple ways to enjoy this tart seasonal favorite. Which one will you try first?
