Description
A recipe for classic rhubarb slices featuring a buttery shortcrust base and a decorative lattice top over a sweet and tart rhubarb filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 225g unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 300g all-purpose flour
- 50g granulated sugar (for the crust)
- 1 large egg yolk
- 3-4 tablespoons ice water
- 600g fresh rhubarb, chopped into 1-inch pieces
- 150g granulated sugar (for the filling)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a large bowl, combine the flour and 50g sugar. Cut in the cold butter using your fingers or a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Mix in the egg yolk and ice water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix.
- Divide the dough in half, flatten each half into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the filling: In a separate bowl, gently toss the chopped rhubarb with 150g sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla extract. Let stand while you roll out the dough.
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Grease and line a 9×9 inch square baking pan.
- Roll out one dough disk to fit the bottom of the prepared pan. Press the dough into the base.
- Pour the rhubarb filling evenly over the crust.
- Roll out the second dough disk. Cut it into even strips, about 3/4 inch wide, to create the lattice.
- Weave the strips over the rhubarb filling to form a lattice pattern. Trim excess dough and crimp the edges to seal.
- Bake for 15 minutes at 200°C, then reduce the oven temperature to 180°C (350°F) and bake for another 30-40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Let the snitter cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares.
Notes
- For a richer color, brush the lattice top with a beaten egg before baking.
- If your rhubarb is very tart, increase the filling sugar by 25g.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or cold with fresh whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 40 min
- Cook Time: 55 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg