Satisfy Your Not-TOO-Sweet Tooth with These Rhubarb Desserts!
Rhubarb is a vegetable that peaks in the summertime and is almost as if it were a cross between celery and lemon; it can also easily be grown right at home in your backyard! I personally like to enjoy rhubarb raw with a little sugar sprinkled on top as a summer snack, but rhubarb is also great for baking; it adds unique flavor to many classic desserts, and additionally is perfect if you don't like your treats to be too sweet. So, if you're looking for summer dessert ideas, these rhubarb dessert recipes make great new ways to try rhubarb!
1. Rhubarb Crisp Dessert
If apple crisp is a fall dessert, then this rhubarb crisp from Love and Lemons is easily the spring and summer equivalent. The buttery oat crumble adds a whole new level of texture and flavor to the jammy rhubarb; this recipe is like a more tart apple crisp. So delicious, and the perfect summer dessert idea!
2. Rhubarb Scones
Imagine having these rhubarb scones from Simple Sundays with your morning coffee; practically heaven! Additionally, as far as scones go, this recipe is very beginner friendly and doesn't require much effort at all. They're not too sweet and perfectly moist!
3. Rhubarb Custard
This rhubarb custard from Martha Stewart is the perfect custard recipe for beginners as there is no need for a hot water bath. This custard recipe can be made and served in mini ramakins to impress guests with fun presentation! A great summer dessert idea for a small crowd.
4. Rhubarb Ice Cream Dessert
Homemade rhubarb ice cream from The View from Great Island is a great way to make memories as well as sweet treats with your family this summer. Rhubarb additionally makes for a unique and delicious ice cream flavor as seen in this rhubarb ice cream recipe from The View from Great Island! If you happen to have an ice cream maker, it's definitely worth a try.
5. Rhubarb Spice Cake
This rhubarb spice cake from Betty Crocker makes the perfect dessert for any occasion. This recipe isn't too sweet and is oh so easy to make; definitely worth a try this summer!
6. Rhubarb Buckle
Buckle cake is a type of cake similar to a crumble with soft gooey fruit and a delicious crunchy topping; it's far easier and less time consuming to make than a crumble, however. This rhubarb buckle recipe from Martha Stewart is a wonderful summer dessert idea and is great served with ice cream!
7. Rhubarb Crumb Cake Dessert
This rhubarb crumb cake recipe is easy, albeit a bit more time consuming, but it's totally worth it for the perfect summer dessert idea. Additionally, Michelle from the Brown Eyed Baker provides many tips in this recipe for crumb cake success.
8. Rhubarb Cookies
A very unique summer dessert idea; bet you've never tried rhubarb cookies before! This rhubarb cookie recipe from Taste of Home is a great way to open that door. Additionally, they're topped with delicious cream cheese frosting and coconut flakes. So tasty!
9. Rhubarb Cupcakes
Cupcakes are a great way to serve a crowd, and these rhubarb cupcakes from As for Me and My Homestead will get any crowd asking you for the recipe! Seriously, they're that delicious; and not to mention rather easy to make.
10. Rhubarb Dump Cake Dessert
This rhubarb dump cake from Go Dairy Free is so easy and simple to make you can get the kids to help bake it as a fun summer afternoon activity; older kids could even make it themselves. Additionally, this recipe is very allergy friendly as it's dairy, egg, and nut free making it a great option to serve larger crowds.
11. Almond Rhubarb Coffee Cake
Almond pairs great with many different fruits, and while rhubarb isn't technically a fruit you'll find that almond pairs just as well with it! Consider trying this almond rhubarb coffee cake from All Recipes; additionally, you can toast the almonds to really take this recipe to the next level.
12. Buttermilk Rhubarb Bread
By far the best summer dessert idea if you like to keep things simple and not too sweet; your home will smell like heaven after baking this buttermilk rhubarb bread from The Fresh Cooky! The bread is soft and moist, but what really pulls it together is the crunchy crumb topping; so yummy!
13. Rhubarb Cranberry Roll Ups
What a unique recipe idea! These rhubarb cranberry roll ups from All Recipes resemble cinnamon rolls, but instead of cinnamon you have warm jammy rhubarb. The cranberry juice used in this recipe really takes it to a whole other level of delicious, too!
14. Rhubarb Muffins
Nothing's better than fresh muffins in the summer, and these rhubarb muffins from The Busy Baker are no exception. Additionally, depending on your rhubarb situation, you likely already have every ingredient you'll need on hand already; so simple, yet so tasty!
15. Rhubarb Cobbler Dessert
As far as cobblers go, this rhubarb cobbler from Christina's Cucina is by far the easiest and tastiest cobbler you'll ever make! Try serving it over vanilla ice cream; it's the best way to compliment the delicious rhubarb in this dish.
Looking for more dessert ideas? Check out our post on campfire dessert ideas as well as our pumpkin roll and 2-minute apple dessert recipes. Additionally, check out these keto mug cakes for lower calorie desserts.
