This bright pink root vegetable doesn’t have much flavour when eaten on its own, but when stewed with sugar and syrups, it can become the perfect, fragrant base for many desserts.
We’ve pulled together our favourite way to include rhubarb in your desserts, with everything from homemade cakes and muffins, to bread and butter puddings and rhubarb custard melting moments.
You’ll also find a recipe for our homemade baked custard, rhubarb and cream roulade and gorgeous rhubarb meringue pies.
Flick through our gallery to find some creative ways to use your rhubarb.

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Deep dish apple and rhubarb pie
Deep dish apple and rhubarb pie
This glorious fruity pie with its thick, buttery crust is perfect for winter weekends.

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Rhubarb and almond jalousie
It’s not quite a turnover, and not quite a strudel, but this rhubarb and almond jalousie is rather delicious. This crispy sweet delight certainly proves that French know their stuff when it comes to making pastries.

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Brandy snap and rhubarb stacks
Brandy snap and rhubarb stacks
The contrast between wafer-thin brandy snaps, sweet rhubarb and cool yoghurt is delightful in this sophisticated dessert.

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Rhubarb crumble ice-cream
This beautiful ice-cream is packed full of sweet, juicy rhubarb and crushed ginger biscuits for ultimate flavour and texture.

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Rhubarb and quince cobbler
This rhubarb and quince cobbler is a stunning dessert to enjoy on a cool evening – especially with a dollop of cold ice cream!

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Rhubarb galette
Looking as good as it tastes this sweet & tangy rhubarb galette is quick and easy to make, too. Serve piping hot from the oven with ice-cream or cream

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Rice pudding with poached rhubarb & plums
Rice pudding with poached rhubarb & plums
This vegan dessert option is rich and creamy thanks to oat milk and coconut syrup. Topped with sweet poached rhubarb and plums for a vibrant touch

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Crumpets with rhubarb compote
Indulge in these delicious crumpets with sweet rhubarb compote – perfect for breakfast, dessert, or as a decadent treat.

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Rhubarb chia lattice tart
With its artistic latticework, this vibrant rhubarb tart is an absolute treat for both the palate and the eyes.

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Rhubarb and walnut tart
Vibrant rhubarb creates a striking and delicious topping that balances perfectly with its crème patissiere filling and nutty walnut base.

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Rhubarb crumble cake
Rich, tart rhubarb with rolled oats and cinnamon makes this classic British cake an even more comforting winter treat.

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Vanilla stewed rhubarb on quinoa porridge
Vanilla stewed rhubarb on quinoa porridge
You can also serve this tartly sweet stewed rhubarb with rice pudding, yoghurt or ice-cream.

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Rhubarb and raspberry jam
Give your regular berry jam a distinctive lift with the addition of rhubarb. For best results use only the reddest parts of the rhubarb stems.

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Butterscotch teacakes with roasted rhubarb
Butterscotch teacakes with roasted rhubarb
These teacakes are pretty enough for a high tea spread yet delicious enough to pop into the lunchbox. One thing’s for certain. They won’t last long!

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Rhubarb and strawberry jam
Spreads tastes so much sweeter when you’ve made them yourself with less preservatives and more of the good stuff like quality rhubarb and strawberries.

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Rustic rhubarb and berry pie
On a cold, wintry night, there’s nothing better than sitting down to enjoy a delectable feast with friends or family.

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Strawberry, rhubarb and pecan crumbles
Strawberry, rhubarb and pecan crumbles
Full of sweet, nutty goodness.

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Rhubarb souffle
Deliciously tart and light as air, this easy souffle makes a fabulous pudding for a dinner party.

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Upside down rhubarb ginger and hazelnut cake
Ginger-spiced rhubarb gives this upside-down cake its vibrant red colour and a beautiful tart flavour that balances nicely with the delicate hazelnut cake.

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Creamed rice with rhubarb and raspberries
Creamy and sweet rice pudding mixed with the bright tartness of tender rhubarb and fresh berries make this simple summer dessert a winner.

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Rhubarb and pear pie
This vibrant pie pairs the tartness of rhubarb with the sweetness of pears and a buttery pastry crust for the ideal winter dessert.

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Creamy polenta porridge with roasted rhubarb & dukkah
Creamy polenta porridge topped with tart roasted rhubarb and crunchy sweet dukkah is a delicious low-GI breakfast that will keep you fuelled all morning.

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Caramel pavlova with rhubarb
Try this famous Australian dessert for yourself with a modern addition of sweet caramel and rhubarb.

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Rhubarb and raspberry crostata
Rhubarb and raspberry crostata
With our homemade crostata dough and a sweet rhubarb and raspberry filling, this impressive tart is as delicious as it is pretty and just as easy to make! Best served with a dollop of cream or ice-cream.

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Sugar-free roasted rhubarb and balsamic popsicles

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Summer lemon cheesecake with sticky rhubarb topping

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