Rhubarb Cheesecake Dream Bars

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease an 11x7-inch baking dish. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins In a large bowl, mix together 1 cup flour, softened butter, and 1 tablespoon sugar until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the crust. (Prep time: 10 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Bake the crust in the preheated oven until golden brown, approximately 10 minutes. Remove the crust from the oven and reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (Bake time: 10 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins In the same large bowl, combine 1 cup sugar and the remaining flour. Gently stir in the finely chopped rhubarb, ensuring it is evenly coated with the sugar mixture. Spread the rhubarb mixture evenly over the pre-baked crust. (Prep time: 10 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins In the same large bowl, mash together the softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar, and egg until the mixture is smooth, creamy, and well combined. Gently spread this cream cheese mixture over the rhubarb layer, ensuring an even distribution. (Prep time: 10 minutes)

Recipe View 35 mins Bake in the oven until the rhubarb is bubbling and the topping is set, approximately 35 minutes. Monitor the bars to prevent over-browning. (Bake time: 35 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins While the bars are baking, prepare the sour cream topping. In the same large bowl, mix together the sour cream and 1 tablespoon sugar until well combined and smooth. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View 2 hrs Once the bars are done, remove them from the oven and immediately spread the sour cream mixture evenly over the hot dessert. Allow the bars to cool completely at room temperature before cutting into bars. Refrigerate any leftovers to maintain their texture and flavor. (Cooling time: 2 hours)