Rhubarb Desserts

A generous pinch of fresh ginger gives strawberry-rhubarb pie the kick it's been missing. Strawberries and sugar balance the deliciously tart fresh rhubarb flavor.

Zippy ginger icing is the key to these golden rhubarb bars. Just three ingredients are needed to make the icing special: powdered sugar, ground ginger, and apricot nectar (or OJ). Zingy, chewy perfection.

Two types of cheese -- mascarpone and cream cheese -- make this indulgent cheesecake filling doubly decadent. But the real star of the show? Definitely the sweet-tart, ginger-spiked rhubarb topper.

Ready to meet your new go-to rhubarb dessert? Fabulous! Click to see how quickly this crisp comes together.

Did someone say pie? A homemade crust and buttery, lemony filling make the perfect bed for warm rhubarb in this twist on classic rhubarb pie. Remember the ice cream!

Pop open the freezer and ready the ice trays! This overnight smoothie recipe calls for a blend of the season's best: rhubarb, berries, sorbet, and Greek yogurt. Mash with a fork for a cool treat.

Do a little boozy baking this spring. This berry-rhubarb crumble calls for a Chambord-splashed filling and a homemade almond topper.

Parfaits could not be more perfect for warm-weather shindigs. Find out how to make them rhubarb-style -- and in less than 20 minutes.

Salsa and chips for dessert? Oh yes -- especially when the salsa is a ginger-spiked mixture of strawberries, cranberries, and rhubarb. Serve with cinnamon-sugar tortillas or pita chips for a delicious twist. 

Editor's Tip: Love it? Can it! Follow our canning directions to keep this sweet and zippy salsa on hand year-round.

Bet you've never had rhubarb like this before! A little stove-time turns strawberries, rhubarb, and marshmallows into a sweet-tart, syrupy mixture that's simply perfect for flavoring freshly churned ice cream. (Psst -- squirrel away sliced rhubarb in your freezer to make this dessert year-round!)

Every lush forkful of this cheesecake is filled with OJ-simmered rhubarb and fluffy cream cheese. Top it with white chocolate curls over a buttery graham crust and you're golden.

Ready for a jam sesh? Break it down with Mason jars and your favorite springtime plant: rhubarb. Blueberry filling and raspberry gelatin sweeten up the spread.

Keep the patio party rolling until long after dinner with an easy grilled dessert: rhubarb crisp. Just bake tapioca-draped rhubarb and strawberries in a foil pan, top with shortbread cookies, and scoop into ice cream.

Rise and shine to a sweet-tart waffle topper. All it takes is a quick bubbling of lemon peel, rhubarb, raspberries, and cornstarch. Don't limit this topper to breakfast -- it's great on cakes, ice cream, and other dessert favorites.

What do you get when you fold homemade rhubarb sauce and whipped cream into soft-set lemon gelatin? You get a dreamy pie filling with the perfect amount of pucker, that's what. (And you'll also get encore requests for this pie every rhubarb season...just saying.)

The secret ingredient in this classic rhubarb pie recipe? Five-spice powder. The pungent, spicy mixture adds a punch of Asian flair to this otherwise sweet treat. A scoop of vanilla ice cream makes slices party-ready.

Want an Instagram-worthy piecrust? Start with these five easy techniques and you'll be baking like a pastry artist in no time. 

Rosy-red raspberries, rhubarb, and apples make this pie a top pick. For a starry-eyed surprise, use shaped cookie cutters to create the stunning crust.

Prefer your lemonade sassy over sweet? Rhubarb is your new go-to flavor boost. Pair the hot pink plant with frozen lemonade concentrate, lemon-lime soda, and fresh lemon for a lip-smacking sipper.