Rhubarb dessert recipes anyone?

sweetnlow30
sweetnlow30 Posts: 497 Member
A kind neighbor gave me some rhubarb. I love making rhubarb spice cake with a butter and brown sugar crumble topping. I was hoping for a lighter recipe to try so I don't have to make as much room in my day for a piece, or two lol. I thought of trying the cake mix with diet pop trick (spice cake mix and maybe sprite) and throwing some chopped rhubarb in there. Do you think that would work or does anyone have any suggestions for a lighter dessert than my traditional recipe which is 370 calories for a small slice of goodness :wink:

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  • StraubreyR
    StraubreyR Posts: 631 Member
    You could make a strawberry rhubarb compote. I like to use half as much rhubarb as I do strawberries, and then I can use less sugar. Last time mine came out to 149 calories for a half cup serving, which really isn't bad!
  • sweetnlow30
    sweetnlow30 Posts: 497 Member
    You could make a strawberry rhubarb compote. I like to use half as much rhubarb as I do strawberries, and then I can use less sugar. Last time mine came out to 149 calories for a half cup serving, which really isn't bad!

    Thanks, I will check that out. I should have enough to make two things. The kids are wanting cake, mommy too lol.
  • BarbieAS
    BarbieAS Posts: 1,414 Member
    This is positively magical:
    http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/strawberry-rhubarb-crisp-recipe.html

    Now, when you work it out and use her serving sizes...it's not good, calorie-wise. Haha. BUT, use this recipe as a jumping off point and make some modifications. Mine: (a) really, you can get 12 reasonable servings of this. If it was a restaurant dessert and you were sharing it, maybe 1/6 of the recipe would be appropriate...for a random summer evening, no. Even under non-MFP circumstances :laugh: . (b) I halve the topping recipe, and in the fruit I reduce the sugar to 1/2C and replace the OJ with water. Even outside of reducing the calories, it's just WAY too rich as-is. And, yes, my 12 servings is also based on reducing the topping, as well. (c) I also typically use almond flour instead of the wheat flour, but that's just because I like the bump in protein and healthy fats and in a crumble recipe you don't need flour to DO anything that almond meal can't do. Bonus - you can use positively any fruit you want. I've done it with peaches, blueberries, assorted berries, apples, pumpkin, and never had it turn out wrong. In 12 servings, with 1/2 the topping (but using wheat flour) and reduced sugar/juice in the fruit, it works out to like 175 calories per serving - and it's a perfectly satisfying dessert.
  • ZOOpergal
    ZOOpergal Posts: 176 Member
    Not very healthy, but my Gram's strawberry-rhubarb pie is to die for...

    1 1/2 cups rhubarb, cut in small, 1/4 inch chunks
    1 1/2 cups strawberries, thinly sliced
    1 1/2 cup sugar (YEP, theres the kicker)
    2 TBLspoons dry tapioca (not the pudding, just the tapioca)

    mix all those things well in a big bowl and set aside while you do your crust. I use the premade, pilsbury ones you just roll out. Lay down your bottom crust, pour the mixture in (it will be juicy and a bit runny by now) and then lay a top crust on. Make sure you seal the two crusts really good or the juice will bubble out and make a mess. Bake at 375 until golden brown. Its best to let it sit for a while when you take it out so the tapioca has time to set the pie. I like to leave it overnight. Hope you like it.
  • sweetnlow30
    sweetnlow30 Posts: 497 Member
    This is all making me hungry :laugh: I will check out both recipes. I make apple crisp all the time. I could throw some rhubarb in and use less sugar.
  • tracydr
    tracydr Posts: 528 Member
    I made strawberry rhubarb crumble from Skinny Taste. It came out wonderful! Next time I'll make half so that I don't have to many leftovers.
  • canadjineh
    canadjineh Posts: 5,396 Member
    I just stew mine up after chopping, add whatever sweetener you like from maple syrup, stevia, splenda, agave, whatever (obviously affects calories) top in a little bowl with a dollop of vanilla greek yogourt and a couple of tbsp. granola. Fake mini-crisp. EASY!
  • _Terrapin_
    _Terrapin_ Posts: 4,301 Member
    My profile pic is strawberry rhubarb crisp; hot with some vanilla ice cream. It's a winner.
  • I always make the strawberry apple rubarb crisp from the LoonySpoons cookbook. It is very yummy!! Especially with some vanilla ice cream.
  • knot2thin
    knot2thin Posts: 30 Member
    roast 3 cups of rhubarb in the oven at 400 for about 15 minutes or until tender watch it because it will go to mush quickly. I will sprinkle some zylitol on it for sweetener. put in a bowl and add sugar free strawberry jello that has been dissolved in a cup of hot water. you can put this in the fridge use it as jam or pie filling or topping of low cal. frozen yogurt.
  • metulchik
    metulchik Posts: 59 Member
    not really a dessert, but rhubarb juice is pretty amazing! Cut up rhubarb into 1" pieces, cover with boiling water and let sit overnight. Strain out the juice and sweeten to taste with sugar and add a bit of lemon juice.
  • Mygsds
    Mygsds Posts: 1,564 Member
    Did you see the rhubarb bread pudding posted here this morning??? Looks really good
  • metulchik
    metulchik Posts: 59 Member
    stewed rhubarb and strawberries: 16 cups of chopped rhubarb bring to a boil in 1 cup water. reduce heat to medium until rhubarb is softened and slightly mushy. Add 2.5 cups strawberries, 3.25 cups sugar, and 1 tsp cinnamon and simmer on low heat until very soft. Chill before serving. I love eating this all by itself but it also makes a great topping for ice cream and other desserts.
  • QueenBishOTUniverse
    QueenBishOTUniverse Posts: 14,121 Member
    I have no idea about calories on this and don't really care, but this *kitten* is amazing!

    http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/strawberry-rhubarb-irish-crumble-with-irish-whiskey-butter-recipe.html

    And yes, my MUST include the Irish whiskey butter.
  • sweetnlow30
    sweetnlow30 Posts: 497 Member
    Thanks for the ideas!
  • amblight
    amblight Posts: 350 Member
    Ohhhhhh, I have some rhubarb too, and I'm going to slow cook it out until it's like chunky jam, then roast some oats, drizzle on top, and top it with sweetened greek youghurt. Sooooo delish and perfect for summer!