41+ Best Sweet & Tart Rhubarb Desserts We Can't Wait To Bake This Spring

Try one of these rhubarb desserts if you love the tangy taste of this Spring vegetable. My list of rhubarb recipes is full of trusted desserts you can make with rhubarb and make the most of it whilst it's in season.

This collection of recipes was first posted on the blog in 2023. Rhubarb is often overlooked as a baking ingredient, but I’m on a mission to show you just how incredible it can be in desserts.

You might not know that rhubarb is actually a vegetable! But it is more commonly used in sweet dishes like cheesecakes, custards, and crisps. Its long stalks resemble celery, and if you grow it in the dark, it becomes what is known as forced rhubarb, which is sweeter and has a beautiful pink color. Here are some delicious rhubarb dessert recipes you can make with it!

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• Katalin´s Key Take On What to Pair Rhubarb With
• Best Rhubarb Desserts
• 1. Rhubarb Cake
• 2. Rhubarb Pistachio Pavlova
• 3. Strawberry Rhubarb Cobbler
• 4. Rhubarb Crumble Ice Cream
• 5. Rhubarb Frangipane Tart with Diplomat Cream
• 6. Apple and rhubarb crumble
• 7. Rhubarb and Custard Millefeuilles
• 8. No-Churn Strawberry Rhubarb Ice Cream
• 9. Rhubarb Cream Tart
• 10. Rhubarb Almond Galette
• 11. Rhubarb Rose Upside-Down Cake With Pistachio Crumb
• 12. Strawberry, Rhubarb & Pistachio Bars
• 13. Strawberry Rhubarb Ice Cream Bars
• 14. Rhubarb Raspberry Meringue Tart
• 15. Rhubarb, Bourbon, and Brown Butter Custard Tart
• 16. Rhubarb and custard blondies
• 17. Almond Rhubarb Coffee Cake
• 18. Rhubarb Tart with Lemon
• 19. Rhubarb Shortbread Streusel Bars
• 20. 3 Ingredient Rhubarb Squares
• 21. Rhubarb and blackberry souffle with crumble
• 22. Rhubarb-Wrapped Pineapple Mousse Cake
• 23. Rhubarb and lemon baked cheesecake
• 24. Rhubarb Streusel Muffins
• 25. Classic Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
• 26. Easy Rhubarb Compote
• 27. Raspberry Rhubarb Sorbet
• 28. Rhubarb Banana Muffins
• 29. Strawberry rhubarb mascarpone hand pies
• 30. Strawberry Rhubarb Frozen Yogurt
• 31. Vanilla Roasted Rhubarb
• 32. Rhubarb Cream Tart with Strawberry Meringue
• 33. Vanilla bean panna cotta with roasted rhubarb
• 34. Easy Raspberry Rhubarb Fool
• 35. Strawberry Rhubarb Greek Yogurt Cake
• 36. Strawberry Rhubarb Cardamom Louise Cake
• 37. Grilled Angel Food Cake with Strawberry Rhubarb Compote
• 38. Rhubarb and Ginger Custard Fool
• 39. Rhubarb and Custard Eton Mess
• 40. Strawberry Rhubarb Fool Cheesecake
• 41. Cardamon Creme Brulee Tarts with Roasted Rhubarb
• 42. Rhubarb and Strawberry Shortcake 
• 41+ Best Sweet & Tart Rhubarb Desserts We Can't Wait To Bake This Spring

Katalin´s Key Take On What to Pair Rhubarb With

Pairing rhubarb is all about balancing its tartness with complementary flavors. Rhubarb pairs beautifully with sweet fruits like strawberries, raspberries, and apples, which help mellow its sharpness.

For a more sophisticated twist, try combining rhubarb with citrus flavors, such as orange or lemon, to bring out its vibrant notes. Additionally, creamy elements like mascarpone, whipped cream, frangipane, or custard work wonders in balancing its tanginess.

Don’t be afraid to experiment with spices like cinnamon, ginger, or vanilla to elevate the flavors even more!

Best Rhubarb Desserts

1. Rhubarb Cake

Here's the ultimate Rhubarb cake recipe for celebrating spring and rhubarb season. It's a wonderfully moist rhubarb sponge cake made with yogurt and brown sugar for those rich undertones, packed with rhubarb flavor, and topped with an easy strawberry rhubarb compote. You're sure to love it!

2. Rhubarb Pistachio Pavlova

Here's a dessert that certainly looks as good as it tastes! Disks of crunchy pistachio meringue are layered with whipped cream and topped with soft and tangy stewed rhubarb, cooked with sugar and orange juice. Top this spring dessert with more chopped pistachio nuts and the delicious rhubarb cooking syrup; it's an excellent dessert for a dinner party.

3. Strawberry Rhubarb Cobbler

Who doesn't love a classic cobbler recipe? This dessert with rhubarb is cozy, comforting, and full of fruit flavor. Strawberry rhubarb crisp is a classic combination in a classic recipe, with the sweet strawberries perfectly balancing the tart taste of rhubarb. This rhubarb crisp is one of those easy rhubarb desserts best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

4. Rhubarb Crumble Ice Cream

If you're looking for summer rhubarb recipes to serve as BBQ dessert, consider that search over. Creamy, tangy, and flavorful, this tasty rhubarb dessert tastes like a classic crumble but in ice cream form. It's as refreshing as it is decadent.

5. Rhubarb Frangipane Tart with Diplomat Cream

I love the design of this beautiful tart. It reminds me of all the beautiful French pastries you see in patisserie windows. And no one will believe you didn't buy it! Homemade frangipane is one of my favorite things, and the almond flavor works so well with rhubarb.

6. Apple and rhubarb crumble

I'd serve this delicious rhubarb apple crumble on cooler spring evenings when the two flavors combine under the crumble topping. Simply put, you have to try this one.

7. Rhubarb and Custard Millefeuilles

Now, I do love a classic French recipe. And this rhubarb Mille Feuilles is one of those rhubarb desserts that will impress anyone! Layers of buttery, flaky puff pastry sit on stewed rhubarb and piped rhubarb custard before being dusted with powdered sugar. You could use store-bought puff pastry to save time, but I like making a rough puff pastry or even taking the time to make a classic puff pastry.

8. No-Churn Strawberry Rhubarb Ice Cream

I don't often recommend taking shortcuts in baking. But when it comes to making ice cream, I must say that sometimes it can be more than worth it!

No-churn ice creams are made with sweetened condensed milk, so you don't need an ice cream machine to prevent the ice crystals from forming. And that means you can make this easy rhubarb strawberry ice cream in no time and with no effort!

9. Rhubarb Cream Tart

I love the vibrant color of this dainty and delicious tart with rhubarb, cream filling, and pistachios. Although it might seem complicated, the recipe provides all the step-by-step instructions you need, making it accessible to everyone! In conclusion, you should give it a go.

10. Rhubarb Almond Galette

A galette is one of the easiest rhubarb desserts you can make. The simple dough comes together in minutes, and then you just have to top it with the rhubarb and some flaked almonds, and you're on your way to one of the best rhubarb dessert recipes around. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream for best results.

11. Rhubarb Rose Upside-Down Cake With Pistachio Crumb

Upside-down cakes always go down well with guests. They look simple until you flip them over and find that the bottom has become the top, and it's all the decoration you need. But we never compromise on taste, and this rhubarb upside-down cake is one of those simple rhubarb desserts that is also simply delicious.

12. Strawberry, Rhubarb & Pistachio Bars

Now, this would make a great potluck dessert. You can make the tasty rhubarb bars ahead of time, and they are really easy to transport. Or, serve them individually plated at a dinner party with a scoop of ice cream on the side. Indeed, it's one to save!

13. Strawberry Rhubarb Ice Cream Bars

I love an easy ice cream bar recipe. The inside is creamy and full of fruit flavor, and the outside has that delicious crack of hardened white chocolate. All you will need is some basic ingredients and some ice cream molds, and they can be ready in no time! Surely, it's a great summer dessert to enjoy in the garden on hot days.

14. Rhubarb Raspberry Meringue Tart

I love the pillowy white whipped meringue pile on this delicious-looking rhubarb raspberry tart. If you are looking for impressive rhubarb desserts, I certainly think we've found one! Top with flaked toasted almonds to give even more of a texture contrast against the smooth and juicy filling.

15. Rhubarb, Bourbon, and Brown Butter Custard Tart

The combination of flavors here is insane and insanely tempting. Browned butter will give some rich and nutty undertones, and bourbon will heighten that. Couple that with sweet, buttery pastry and tart rhubarb, and you surely have a winner.

16. Rhubarb and custard blondies

I do love blondies; whoever invented them deserves an award! It has all the chewy and dense texture of brownies but without the chocolate and with vanilla and caramel tones instead. Here, we add rhubarb, too, for a flavor explosion.

17. Almond Rhubarb Coffee Cake

This rhubarb cake is designed to be enjoyed with coffee. The almond sponge is spiked with orange zest and just the right amount of cardamom to give it the most delicious and aromatic edge. Sweet and tangy rhubarb is the icing on the proverbial and literal cake.

18. Rhubarb Tart with Lemon

As if this dainty tart didn't look appetizing enough, you can prepare all three parts in advance, assemble them, and bake them whenever you're ready! The lemon curd and rhubarb curd are so simple, and the tart dough is really easy, too, making this rhubarb dessert much easier to make than you might think.

19. Rhubarb Shortbread Streusel Bars

Arguably, streusel topping makes every dessert better. It adds that addictive crunch that no one can get enough of. Trust me, I've tried! I have taken these buttery rhubarb shortbread bars to potlucks before and put them on the dessert table, and they always disappear fast, so make sure you prepare enough of them.

20. 3 Ingredient Rhubarb Squares

Now, who doesn't love a three-ingredient recipe? It certainly makes rhubarb desserts easy when you hardly need anything to make them. And the result is tangy, tasty, and delicious, so it's a winner for me on all counts.

21. Rhubarb and blackberry souffle with crumble

A souffle will always get people talking. And while they certainly have a reputation, souffles are easier to make than one might think. The flavors of rhubarb and blackberry are irresistible, so you surely won't be able to stop eating them. It's one of those old-fashioned rhubarb desserts that all generations will love.

22. Rhubarb-Wrapped Pineapple Mousse Cake

As if a delicate mousse cake wasn't tempting enough, look at how rhubarb has been used as a stunning wrapped decoration in this dessert recipe. Rhubarb is made of long stalks like celery, so it works well when you shave it thinly in this innovative way. I'm hooked!

23. Rhubarb and lemon baked cheesecake

The swirled filling of this rhubarb cheesecake is simply divine. Baked cheesecakes are surely one of my favorite types of cheesecake! Lemon and rhubarb are two sharp flavors, but they work so well together in a rich, tangy cheesecake.

24. Rhubarb Streusel Muffins

Who doesn't love a moist and flavorful muffin recipe? Simply put, you have to try these rhubarb muffins. The streusel topping on top of the moist muffin is amazing, especially when paired with chunks of juicy rhubarb flavor. Also, learn how to store muffins and keep them fresh so you can enjoy them for as long as possible.

25. Classic Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

Now, I do love a lattice pie. They look so impressive but are much easier to create than you might think. And the sight of the juicy rhubarb filling bubbling in between the woven pie crust topping is like a beautiful stained glass window. It surely looks as good as it tastes! Strawberry rhubarb desserts are always popular, and for good reason.

26. Easy Rhubarb Compote

A fresh rhubarb compote will turn any dessert into a rhubarb dessert. This tart rhubarb topping is perfect with yogurt and ice cream on top of a mousse or custard, and it even tastes good for breakfast. You can vary the sweetness to suit you, but this is a versatile rhubarb dessert recipe you use in so many ways.

27. Raspberry Rhubarb Sorbet

A refreshing and tangy sorbet is one of those rhubarb desserts that everyone needs to make for a hot summer day. You can use fresh or frozen rhubarb, and adding honey means it remains soft enough to serve.

28. Rhubarb Banana Muffins

Whilst this might appear to be one of the more unusual rhubarb recipes, bananas are actually an excellent natural sweetener. So, using them in rhubarb desserts is certainly genius! Tall domed muffins are an excellent grab-and-go snack or dessert, and what's more, they are easy to make. In conclusion, give them a try!

29. Strawberry rhubarb mascarpone hand pies

Certainly, rhubarb hand pies are an excellent dessert to make with rhubarb as they are individual, so everyone gets their own. And no one has to share! Which, arguably, is one of the best things about this tasty recipe. But people might demand a second helping, so I'd prepare a double batch if I were you.

If you love this recipe, try my apple hand pies next!

30. Strawberry Rhubarb Frozen Yogurt

Frozen yogurt is a lighter way to enjoy an ice cream-style treat, and I'd certainly enjoy this in the summer! Strawberry and rhubarb are such a refreshing flavor combination as well.

31. Vanilla Roasted Rhubarb

Sometimes, we need just to keep it simple. Rhubarb roasted in sugar and vanilla will give you the most deliciously soft treat, with vanilla undertones and syrup you want to drink. Honestly, roasted rhubarb is one of the best ways to prepare this amazing vegetable, and you'll want to make it again and again.

32. Rhubarb Cream Tart with Strawberry Meringue

Here, we take a well-loved classic pie-filling combination and have a little fun. So, if you like lemon meringue pie, try this twist! A cloud of strawberry meringue sits on top of a tangy rhubarb filling and crisp and butter pie crust. If you love your desserts, you will surely love this one.

33. Vanilla bean panna cotta with roasted rhubarb

I certainly love the smooth and silky texture of a panna cotta. Delicate and tasty vanilla pairs beautifully with the strong taste of rhubarb, and the fact that it is made in an individual dessert cup means it works so well at a dinner party. You can prep this rhubarb dessert ahead of time and just take it out when ready. Simply put, it's a winner.

34. Easy Raspberry Rhubarb Fool

Certainly, here is a fantastic rhubarb dessert that's sure to please a crowd! This raspberry rhubarb fool is so simple to whip up for a big group. It has just the right balance of sweet and tart, with layers of ruby-red raspberries and rhubarb mixed into gently sweetened whipped cream. Keeping it in layers makes it a visual treat, too, and what's more, it is so easy to make ahead of time.

35. Strawberry Rhubarb Greek Yogurt Cake

Baking with yogurt certainly has its advantages! It adds moisture and creaminess as well as vital acidity. This bundt cake is moist and delicious, and the strawberry rhubarb-dripped glaze adds the perfect vibrant color and tasty finish. Certainly, it is one to make. And here's how to get bundt cake out of a pan if you ever struggle!

36. Strawberry Rhubarb Cardamom Louise Cake

This cake is a showstopper. It has a cardamom sponge layer, then a layer of berries with rhubarb and vanilla, and finally, a layer of meringue. The result is a texture sensation with a crunchy outer layer of meringue that is still soft underneath, a burst of fruit, and a soft, moist sponge.

37. Grilled Angel Food Cake with Strawberry Rhubarb Compote

Have you ever put a slice of cake on the grill? While it might seem insane, I highly recommend you try it! A delicious angel food cake is given a smoky upgrade (and some griddle lines) and served with a strawberry and rhubarb. It’s out of this world!

38. Rhubarb and Ginger Custard Fool

Try this classic custard fool made with rhubarb and spiked with stem ginger for a bit of fiery heat! Rhubarb and ginger are a classic flavor combination, and if you've never tried it, you definitely should!

39. Rhubarb and Custard Eton Mess

A classic British dessert like Eton Mess is upgraded with delicious stewed rhubarb. Eton Mess is traditionally made from whipped cream, meringue, and fresh strawberries, but this version is arguably even better! Add some white chocolate shards for even more decadence!

40. Strawberry Rhubarb Fool Cheesecake

This rhubarb dessert has it all. A buttery pastry crust, rich and tangy cheesecake filling, and whipped, creamy rhubarb fool topping. Top with some strawberry sauce and baby fresh strawberries to make it the best thing you will have tasted in ages!

41. Cardamon Creme Brulee Tarts with Roasted Rhubarb

I can’t decide which part of this rhubarb dessert sounds the most appealing! The buttery tart shell, the silky smooth crème brulee filling, the caramelized sugar topping, or the roasted rhubarb! It really hits the spot on every level and also looks so beautiful. This will certainly work as an elegant rhubarb dinner party dessert.

42. Rhubarb and Strawberry Shortcake 

Mimic a fine-dining restaurant with this elegant and complex dessert! It might have a few different components, but it is well worth the extra effort. There’s a delicate lemon buttermilk scone, rhubarb puree, rhubarb gelato, and strawberry whipped ganache. Dust with powdered sugar for a professional finish!