Sue’s Rhubarb Platz

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 4
Sue's Rhubarb Platz Recipe for a Perfect Tea Time Snack
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

80 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup butter
1 cup milk
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon almond flavoring
4 cups rhubarb , cut in 1/2 pieces
1 cup flour
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup melted butter

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
480
Sugar
42g
Fat
22g
Sue's Rhubarb Platz is an old-fashioned dessert that originated from the German community of eastern Europe. The word 'Platz' means a flat cake, and it is generally made with shortcake batter and topped with seasonal fruit. Rhubarb Platz is a perennial favorite of the dessert-loving crowd everywhere. The dessert is tart, sweet, and sharply-flavored all at once, with a crisp crust and a soft interior. It can be served hot or cold, with cream, ice cream, or whipped cream. This dessert is a perfect combination of tart and sweet flavor that satisfies your sweet tooth.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2.In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and butter together with your hands until the mixture is crumbly.
3.In another bowl, mix together milk, eggs, and almond flavoring.
4.Combine the wet and dry ingredients and mix well.
5.Pour half of the batter into a greased baking dish.
6.Cover the batter with rhubarb.
7.In a small bowl, mix flour, sugar, and melted butter together to make a crumble.
8.Sprinkle the crumble over rhubarb.
9.Pour the other half of the batter on top.
10.Bake for 1 hour.

PROS

Sue’s Rhubarb Platz is a delicious dessert rich in fiber and vitamin C that is perfect to serve for afternoon tea or dessert.

It has the perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors.

CONS

This recipe contains a significant amount of sugar and butter, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

The preparation can take some time, but it is worth it.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Rhubarb is rich in fiber, vitamin K, vitamin C, and calcium, which can help maintain healthy bones and a healthy heart.
It is also a good source of antioxidants, which can help prevent disease.

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