Rhubarb Cheesecake Dream Bars

Ingredients

• 1.25 cups all-purpose flour , divided
• 0.5 cups butter , softened
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 cup white sugar
• 4 cups finely chopped rhubarb
• 1 package cream cheese , 8 ounce
• 0.5 cups white sugar
• 1 large egg
• 0.5 cups sour cream
• 1 tablespoon white sugar

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease an 11x7-inch baking dish.

2. 2

   Mix together 1 cup flour, butter, and 1 tablespoon sugar in a large bowl until well combined; press into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.

3. 3

   Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Remove crust from the oven and set aside. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

4. 4

   Combine 1 cup sugar and remaining 1/4 cup flour in the same large bowl; stir in rhubarb and toss to coat. Spread rhubarb mixture over crust.

5. 5

   Mash together cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar, and egg in the same large bowl until creamy and well combined; spread over rhubarb.

6. 6

   Bake in the oven until rhubarb is bubbling and topping is set, about 35 minutes.

7. 7

   Meanwhile, mix together sour cream and 1 tablespoon sugar in the same large bowl until well combined.

8. 8

   Spread sour cream mixture over hot dessert. Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars. Refrigerate leftovers.