Description

Rhubarb Magic Bars are a delightful layered dessert combining a buttery graham cracker crust, tart fresh rhubarb, sweet white chocolate chips, crunchy nuts, and shredded coconut, all bound together with creamy sweetened condensed milk and lightly spiced with cinnamon. This easy-to-make treat is perfect for spring baking and offers a unique twist on classic magic bars with the refreshing tang of rhubarb.

Ingredients

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Crust

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

Filling & Topping

1 cup chopped fresh rhubarb
1 cup white chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and either lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Prepare the crust: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs with the melted unsalted butter, stirring until fully combined. Press this mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of your prepared pan, forming a solid base.
Add the toppings: Distribute the chopped fresh rhubarb evenly over the graham cracker crust. Then, sprinkle the white chocolate chips, chopped walnuts or pecans, and shredded sweetened coconut evenly on top. If you choose to use cinnamon, sprinkle it over the layers now to add a subtle warm spice.
Pour the condensed milk: Slowly pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over all the layers, ensuring the liquid covers the ingredients to help bind them during baking.
Bake the bars: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown and the center looks set and firm to the touch.
Cool and serve: Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, cut into 16 squares and serve.

Notes

For a sweeter and softer rhubarb layer, macerate the chopped rhubarb with a tablespoon of sugar for 15 minutes before assembling the bars.
White chocolate chips can be substituted with semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips to adjust sweetness and flavor.
Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to one week to maintain freshness.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar
Calories: 230
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 90mg
Fat: 13g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 20mg