Easy Rhubarb Dessert Recipe with Jello
Cherry Rhubarb Dessert is an easy family favorite. It sits on a delicious crust and is topped with a buttery crumble.
Servings 8
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Ingredients
Crust
- 1 tbsp sugar heaping
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp butter
- ⅛ tsp Salt Add only if you use unsalted butter - just a pinch
- 1 egg (large)
- 1 tbsp milk you may need 1 more
Filling
- 3 cups rhubarb (1 lb) sliced or chopped
- 3 oz Jello small box cherry or strawberry
Topping
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup butter
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
Instructions
Crust
- Preheat the oven to 350 °F. Grease an 8x8 pan with shortening or butter.
- Mix the crust ingredients together and press into the bottom of the pan.
- Pour rhubarb over the crust and then sprinkle the jello over the rhubarb.
- In a separate bowl mix the topping ingredients together and then crumble it over the rhubarb layer.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes and allow the pan to cool on a cooling rack. Serve warm or chilled.
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Notes
You can exchange strawberry jello for the cherry.
Store unused portions lightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Can be frozen in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 375kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 188mg | Potassium: 228mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 520IU | Vitamin C: 3.6mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 1.3mg
This recipe was calculated using the exact brands and measurements I used to make this recipe. If you are following a strict diet please note changing anything will cause the nutritional info to change. My calculations are intended as a guide only.
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