Rhubarb Shortbread Squares Recipe

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Rhubarb Shortbread Squares
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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup cold butter
  • 1 1/4 cups sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 2 (1/4 oz) envelopes unflavored gelatin
  • 1/3 cup cold water
  • 4 -6 drops red food coloring (optional)
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream , whipped

Directions:

  1. In a bowl, combine the flour, suagr and salt; cut in butter until crumbly.
  2. Press into a greased 8-in. square baking dish.
  3. Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes. cool on a wire rack.
  4. In a saucepan, bring the rhubarb, sugar, water and salt to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until rhubarb is tender, stirring occasionally.
  6. In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand for 1 minute.
  7. Stir into rhubarb mixture.
  8. Cook and stir until gelatin is dissolved.
  9. Stir in food coloring if desired.
  10. Cover and refrigerate until cooled, about 2 hours.
  11. Fold in whipped cream. Spread over crust. Cover refrigerate for 3 hours or until set. Cut into squares.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 365.87 Kcal (1532 kJ)
Calories from fat 187.98 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.89g 32%
Cholesterol 51.05mg 17%
Sodium 538.42mg 22%
Potassium 227.45mg 5%
Total Carbs 42.88g 14%
Sugars 20.95g 84%
Dietary Fiber 3.29g 13%
Protein 3.56g 7%
Vitamin C 5mg 8%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 1.2mg 7%
Calcium 122.9mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 221.65 Kcal (928 kJ)
Calories from fat 113.88 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.65g 32%
Cholesterol 30.93mg 17%
Sodium 326.18mg 22%
Potassium 137.79mg 5%
Total Carbs 25.98g 14%
Sugars 12.69g 84%
Dietary Fiber 1.99g 13%
Protein 2.16g 7%
Vitamin C 3mg 8%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 0.7mg 7%
Calcium 74.5mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.4
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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