Rhubarb Desserts, Right Now

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Bright red and deliciously tart, rhubarb is a fantastic spring fruit. Here, 7 delicious desserts to make featuring rhubarb.—F&W Editors

1. Jumbo Strawberry-and-Rhubarb Muffins
These fantastic over-sized muffins are perfect for breakfast.

Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup turbinado sugar, plus more for sprinkling
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 stick plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1 3/4 cups diced strawberries
1 3/4 cups diced fresh rhubarb
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 375° and position the rack in the lower third of the oven. Coat 6 jumbo muffin cups with nonstick baking spray. In a large bowl, mix the flour with the 3/4 cup of sugar, the baking powder, baking soda and salt. In another large bowl, beat the butter with the eggs until well combined. Fold in the dry ingredients and buttermilk in 2 alternating additions, then fold in the diced strawberries and rhubarb and the grated lemon zest.
2. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups and sprinkle the tops generously with sugar. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, until golden on top and a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean. Transfer the muffins to a rack to cool before serving.

Recipe: Georgia Pellegrini. Photo: © Cedric Angeles

2. Lemon, Poppy and Chèvre Cheesecakes with Rhubarb
Cooked rhubarb pairs perfectly with soft goat cheese.


Photo © Jonny Valiant

3. Poached Rhubarb with Melon Granita
Rose-scented rhubarb and honeydew melon star in this refreshing dessert.


Photo © Christina Holmes

4. Rhubarb-Cheese Strudel with Vanilla Sauce
This version of the classic Austrian pastry is made with a cheesecake-like mixture and tangy rhubarb compote.


Photo © Michael Turek

5. Alsatian Rhubarb Tart
Star chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s tart is irresistibly tangy, creamy and frothy.

6. Baked Rhubarb Compote with Crème Fraîche
Alice Waters’s fast dessert is delicious warm or at room temperature.

7. Sweet Risotto Fritters with Strawberry-Rhubarb Compote
These crispy fritters are served with warm sweet-tangy compote.

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