As you prepare for your big move to the land of afternoon tea and cozy dark pubs, you’re probably excited about immersing yourself in British culture—including its delicious rhubarb recipes to try out.
One classic UK ingredient you’ll want to familiarize yourself with is rhubarb, especially because of the delicious and simple desserts you can make with it.
Known for its tart flavour and vibrant colour, rhubarb shines in all sorts of desserts inspired by the Brits.
Whether you’re an expert chef or a newbie in the kitchen, these simple yet famous rhubarb recipes will have you cooking like a local in no time!
Let’s get started!
Rhubarb Recipes To Begin With
Here are some of beginner friendly rhubarb recipes. You seriously cannot mess it up!
Classic Rhubarb Crumble
First up is a classic favorite: rhubarb crumble. It’s a good, highly comforting dessert that works for many occasions.
Ingredients
Here are the ingredients you would need.
500g rhubarb, chopped
100g sugar
200g flour
100g butter
50g oats
Instructions
Let’s begin cooking:
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Place the rhubarb and sugar in a baking dish.
Then, mix the flour, butter, and oats in a bowl to get a crumbly mixture. Sprinkle this over the rhubarb.
Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown.
Serve warm with custard or ice cream. This simple yet delicious dessert will quickly become a favourite!
Rhubarb Fool
Rhubarb fool is a really simple, among traditional British dessert rhubarb recipes that tastes great. It’s creamy, tangy, and uses minimal ingredients, so it couldn’t be easier to make.
Ingredients
Here are the ingredients you would need.
400g rhubarb, chopped
100g sugar
300ml double cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Let’s begin cooking:
Cook the rhubarb and sugar in a saucepan over low heat until soft.
Let the mixture cool, then blend until smooth.
Whip the double cream with vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
Fold the rhubarb puree into the whipped cream.
Light, refreshing and perfect for warmer days. Chill before serving.
3. Rhubarb and Ginger Jam
Making your jam is a rewarding experience. Plus, it is the most English thing you can do. So, why not add some rhubarb recipes to jam making.
Especially when you want to take your afternoon tea like the Brits do. This rhubarb and ginger jam pairs perfectly with scones or toast.
Ingredients
Here are the ingredients you will need:
1kg Rhubarb, chopped
1kg sugar
50g fresh ginger, grated
Juice of 2 lemons
Instructions
Let’s begin cooking:
Combine all ingredients in a large pot.
Bring to a boil, then simmer until thickened, about 45 minutes.
Pour into sterilized jars and seal.
This jam has a lovely balance of tart and spicy flavours.
4. Rhubarb and Custard Tart
This is when you add two of the most British dessert ingredient, Rhubard and Custard, and make decadent rhubarb recipes.
Something to enjoy cozying up in a bed after a light supper.
Ingredients
Here are ingredients you will need
3 refrigerated Egg yolks (They need to be chill)
160g Caster sugar (64 oz. granulated sugar)
115g Plain flour (4 oz.)
250g short crust pastry (8 oz.)
For nuts & seeds, 100g Almonds, flaked or ground (4 oz.)
Dairy, 150ml milk, warmed over 1 minute in the microwave to temper the egg mixture.
Instructions
Here is how you can prepare it:
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Bake the pastry crust for 10 minutes.
Cook the rhubarb and sugar until soft, then let it cool.
In a saucepan, heat milk until just boiling.
Whisk egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch; gradually whisk in hot milk.
Return all to pan; cook until thickened. Now your custard is ready!
Pour the custard into the crust, top with rhubarb and bake for another 15 minutes. Cool before serving. This tart is creamy, tangy and utterly delicious.
5. Rhubarb Muffins
These moist, flavorful muffins make a perfect breakfast or snack. They’re also exceptionally easy to make.
Ingredients
Here are the ingredients you will need:
300g rhubarb, chopped
200g flour
100g sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 egg
1/2 tsp salt
100ml milk
50ml oil
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Instructions
Here is how to prepare it:
Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a bowl.
In another bowl, whisk egg, Milk and oil.
Combine wet and dry ingredients, then fold in rhubarb.
Spoon batter into muffin cups and bake for 20-25 minutes.
6. Rhubarb Compote
Sometimes you do not want to make a whole Rhubarb dish but can still miss the taste. A rhubarb compote is your solution.
Rhubarb compote is versatile – use it as a topping for yogurt, pancakes or ice cream.
Ingredients
Here are the ingredients you will need:
500g rhubarb, chopped
100g sugar
1 tsp vanilla extracts.
Instructions
Here is how to prepare it:
Cook all ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat until rhubarb is soft and syrupy.
Let it cool and store it in the fridge.
This compote adds a delicious tangy sweetness to any dish.
7. Rhubarb and Strawberry Pie
These Rhubarb recipes with strawberry are a match made in heaven. Tartiness and sweetness, all mixed in one!
This pie is indeed bursting with authentic British flavour and is perfect for summer.
Ingredients
Here are the simple ingredients you will need.
300g rhubarb, chopped
300g strawberries, halved
200g sugar
2 tbsp cornstarch
One pre-made pie crust
Instructions
Let’s start preparing.
Preheat oven at 180C (350F)
Mix rhubarb, strawberries, sugar and cornflour in a bowl.
Pour the mixture into the pie crust.
Add a lattice crust on top and bake for 45-50 minutes.
Place in a pretty glass and serve at your next dinner party. For an extra treat, serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
8. Rhubarb Eton Mess
A truely English name, for a true English desserts.
A classic British strawberry dessert that’s given a twist by using rhubarb, because what isn’t better with some stewed pink rhubarb on top?
Ingredients
First, get these items:
300g rhubarb, chopped
100g sugar
300ml double cream
Four meringue nests, crushed
Instructions
Preparing the item:
Cook rhubarb and sugar until soft and let cool.
Whip the double cream until stiff peaks form.
Layer the cream and crushed meringue in serving glasses.
This dessert is light, sweet, and oh-so-easy to make!
9. Rhubarb and Orange Sorbet
Another fruit “cocktail” perfect for a British summer’s night.
If you want to make a refreshing treat, try making rhubarb and orange sorbet. It’s perfect for hot summer days.
Ingredients
The ingredient list is simple:
500g rhubarb, chopped
200g sugar
Take 200ml orange juice.
Cook the rhubarb and sugar until soft, then blend until smooth. Stir in orange juice and freeze the mixture, stirring occasionally, until set.
Rhubarb Swirl Cheesecake
Although a bit complicated, is the definition of a show-stopper.
It is creamy, tangy and a real crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Here are the list of items you will need.
300g rhubarb, chopped
100g sugar
200g digestive biscuits, crushed
100g butter, melted
500g cream cheese
200g sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
This is how you should prepare it,.
Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F).
Beat cream cheese, sugar, eggs and vanilla until smooth. Pour over the biscuit base.
Swirl in rhubarb mixture and bake for 50-60 minutes.
Let it cool completely before serving. You guys, this cheesecake is so insanely good! It’s creamy and rich and the perfect balance of sweet with the tartness of the rhubarb.
To Moving To UK!
Moving to the UK unlocks a world of amazing foods, and rhubarb is a great one to start with. These recipes are just right for beginners, giving you a taste of those traditional British desserts with a fresh, modern twist.
And when you bake up your crumble or make some sorbet, that special flavour will make people think you’re a seasoned pro at the stove!
So get stuck in and get your hands on some rhubarb today! Happy baking, and welcome to your delicious new life in the UK!