These rhubarb recipes are a great way to celebrate the unusually-coloured vegetable. 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 like cakes, pies, tarts, biscuits and muffins.
We’ve pulled together our favourite rhubarb recipes, 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.
Preparing your rhubarb for these recipes
The long, green-red stalks of fresh rhubarb become sweet and edible when cooked. The leaves are toxic, therefore not edible; trim off and discard the leaves before cutting the stalks.
Rhubarb ripple cheesecake
A dinner party dessert showstopper that makes the most of a winter favourite.
Roasted rhubarb custard tart
The rich redness of the rhubarb manages to make this dish look both striking and sophisticated. Few will be able to resist the charms of the deliciously tart topping hiding a rich creamy custard filling.
Rhubarb brown butter blondies
A sweet, tart and chewy slice for afternoon tea.
Sugar-crusted rhubarb cake
Make the most of rhubarb season.
Rhubarb Louise slice
The Test Kitchen Collection recipe beautifully blends rhubarb and meringue.
Apple and rhubarb crumble
Whip up this family autumn dessert favourite and watch the sighs of satisfaction as you take this gorgeous dish out of the oven.
Rhubarb and strawberry sponge puddings
This gorgeous winter pudding with rhubarb and strawberies is light enough to enjoy on any night of the week.
Baked breakfast oats with stone fruit and rhubarb
It’s oat so good.
Pear & rhubarb pie
Is there anything better than a warm pie on a cold day?
Mini rhubarb cupcakes
These light and fluffy cupcakes have a twist: the addition of pieces of rhubarb. They take just half an hour to make but are such a tasty treat you’ll wish you made more.
Rhubarb and quince cobbler
The ideal winter dessert.
Easy rhubarb galette
The dessert that looks as good as it tastes.
Rhubarb and orange sponge pudding
A bright and fresh winter pudding.
Summer lemon cheesecake with sticky rhubarb topping
Enjoy with a cup of tea.
Rhubarb and vanilla baked custard
Sweet, creamy with a vibrant tang from rhubarb.
Rice pudding with poached rhubarb and plums
A creamy dessert that’s vegan friendly.
Spiced sponge and rhubarb roulade
Get rolling.
Strawberry, rhubarb and pecan crumbles
Full of sweet, nutty goodness.
Rhubarb and custard bread pudding
Enjoy a warm and comforting winter dessert.
Orange, semolina and rhubarb cake
Light and citrus-y with a delightful texture.
Spiced rhubarb and strawberry crumbles
Sweet and comforting.
Deep dish apple and rhubarb pie
This glorious fruity pie with its thick, buttery crust is perfect for winter weekends.
Crumpets with rhubarb compote
Indulge in these delicious crumpets with sweet rhubarb compote – perfect for breakfast, dessert, or as a decadent treat.
Rhubarb chia lattice tart
With its artistic latticework, this vibrant rhubarb tart is an absolute treat for both the palate and the eyes.
Rhubarb and raspberry crostata
As delicious as it is pretty.
Rhubarb and walnut tart
Vibrant rhubarb creates a striking and delicious topping that balances perfectly with its crème patissiere filling and nutty walnut base.
Rhubarb custard tea cake
Rich buttery custard tea cake is perfectly contrasted with the tartness of its vibrant rhubarb topping.
Rhubarb cake with crumble topping
Rich, tart rhubarb with rolled oats and cinnamon makes this classic cake a comforting winter treat.
Vanilla stewed rhubarb on quinoa porridge
You can also serve this tartly sweet stewed rhubarb with rice pudding, yoghurt or ice-cream.
Caramelised apple and rhubarb pie
Is there anything better than a warm pie on a cold rainy day? Or on any type of day for that matter.
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.
Rhubarb orange pies
You can also make this pastry using a food processor: Process flour, icing sugar and butter until crumbly. With motor operating, add egg yolk and enough of the water to make ingredients come together. Turn dough onto floured surface; knead gently until smooth. To segment the orange, use a small sharp knife to cut the […]
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.
Creamy polenta porridge with roasted rhubarb & sweet dukkah
Creamy polenta topped with tart roasted rhubarb and crunchy sweet dukkah is a delicious low-GI breakfast that will keep you fuelled all morning.
Roasted rhubarb and balsamic popsicles
Cool off with these super healthy, super tasty roasted rhubarb and balsamic popsicles- a delicious and good-for-you treat.
Caramel pavlova with rhubarb
Try this famous Australian dessert for yourself with a modern addition of sweet caramel and rhubarb.
Apple and rhubarb pie
This glorious fruity pie with its thick, buttery crust is perfect for Winter weekends at home.
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.
Rhubarb and strawberry custard tarts
There is a place for store bought pastry and custard, but sometimes a sweet dish just deserves the homemade versions. This is one of those dishes.
Spelt crepes with rhubarb in rose syrup
We’ve used spelt flour to create a light pancake which is beautiful topped with roasted rhubarb and a sweet rose syrup. This makes a brilliant weekend breakfast.
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!
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.
Rhubarb and winter fruit crumble
This is so pretty with its red juicy fruits and is great for using up any orphan fruits in the bowl.
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.
Berry and rhubarb pies
These gorgeous miniature berry and rhubarb pies are perfect for a morning or afternoon treat, or a decadent dessert with vanilla ice-cream.
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.
Rhubarb, pear and pomegranate custard tea cakes
Elegant, delectable and delicately spiced, these rhubarb, pear and pomegranate custard tea cakes make a wonderful dessert or afternoon tea treat. Serve warm with good quality cream.
Brandy snap and rhubarb stacks
The contrast between wafer-thin brandy snaps, sweet rhubarb and cool yoghurt is delightful in this sophisticated dessert.
Old-fashioned apple and rhubarb pie
A comforting dessert favourite.
Rhubarb crumble ice-cream
This beautiful ice-cream is packed full of sweet, juicy rhubarb and crushed ginger biscuits for ultimate flavour and texture.
Rhubarb bread with vanilla bean butter
You will need about 1 bunch of rhubarb for this recipe. Note
Rhubarb pies with meringue topping
You can use one quantity shortcrust pastry instead of the store-bought pastry sheets. Note
Rhubarb and vanilla crumble cake
You will need about two bunches of rhubarb for this recipe. To spread the second layer of cake batter over the crumble, without mixing the two, dollop the batter into each corner first, then gently spread the batter toward the centre. Note
Rhubarb chia muesli loaf
You will need about 1 ½ bunches of rhubarb for this recipe. While the cake is baking, turn it every 20 minutes for even browning. Subsitutes; chia seeds are one of the highest occurring plant sources for omega-3 and are available from supermarkets. If you prefer, you can omit them from the recipe or use […]
Rhubarb upside-down cake
Remember to discard any rhubarb leaves. Apple, pear or pineapple would also be delicious in this cake. Note
Rhubarb frangipane tarts
These gorgeous little rhubarb frangipane tarts are simple to make but taste divine. Appealingly tart rhubarb is dripping in syrup and nestled on a layer of sweet frangipane. Serve warm with cream.
Vanilla and rhubarb slice
Layers of sponge cake and vanilla ice-cream topped with a fresh rhubarb compote makes this vanilla and rhubarb slice a wonderful summer dessert.
More fruit collections to explore
We love baking with fruit. There are so many wonderful colours, flavours and textures to explore that can elevate a simple bake to something fantastic. For more inspiration for fruit-forward baking, see these recipe collections:
- perfect pear desserts
- sweet strawberry recipes
- peach recipes for dessert
- orange cake recipe collection
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