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Rhubarb Tart with Oat Crust

Delicious Rhubarb Tart with Oat Crust for Spring Celebrations

This scrumptious Rhubarb Tart with Oat Crust is a delightful blend of tart rhubarb and nutty oat crust, perfect for any spring celebration.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 245

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Quick Oats For a gluten-free option, use oat flour but increase water for consistency.
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Sprinkle more flour on your surface if needed while rolling out.
  • 1/4 cup Sugar Feel free to use granulated sugar for sweetness.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 cup Cold Butter For best texture, use cold butter.
  • 6-8 tablespoons Ice Water Adjust as needed to bind the dough.
For the Filling
  • 4 cups Diced Rhubarb Always use fresh for best results.
  • 3/4 cup Sugar Adjust based on tartness of rhubarb.
  • 3 tablespoons Cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Adds acidity to balance the sweetness.
For the Finish
  • 1 large Beaten Egg Used as a wash for the crust.
  • 2 tablespoons Turbinado Sugar Optional, can substitute with granulated sugar.
For Serving
  • 1 cup Whipping Cream Sweeten to taste before whipping.

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Mixing bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • Parchment paper
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a food processor, grind the quick oats until they reach a fine consistency. Combine them with all-purpose flour, sugar, and kosher salt in the processor, pulsing until well mixed.
  2. Add cold, cubed butter to the dry mixture and pulse until it resembles small pea-sized pieces.
  3. Gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, pulsing until the mixture starts to clump together. Gather and form the dough into a ball, then wrap it tightly and chill for 30 to 60 minutes.
  4. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  5. Once chilled, turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and roll it out into a 12-inch circle.
  6. Carefully transfer the rolled-out dough to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  7. In a mixing bowl, toss diced rhubarb with sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice until well coated.
  8. Spoon the rhubarb filling into the center of the dough, leaving a 1 ½-inch border around the edges.
  9. Gently fold and pleat the edges of the dough over the filling.
  10. Brush the exposed crust with a beaten egg and sprinkle turbinado sugar over the top.
  11. Bake the tart for 40 to 50 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
  12. Once baked, allow the tart to cool for 20 to 30 minutes before slicing.
  13. While the tart cools, whip cream until soft peaks form. Add sugar to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 245kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Ensure butter is cold for optimal flakiness. Allow the tart to cool before slicing for neat pieces.

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