"Rhubarb is a classic winter flavour, and my favourite winter vegetable that can work in savoury or sweet dishes." – Carina La Delfa. You’ll need a 19cm square cake pan for this recipe.
Rhubarb and brown butter cake
68 sweet and tangy rhubarb recipes for winter
With its ruby-red stalks and vibrant tang, rhubarb is one of winter’s quiet pleasures – tart enough to wake up your palate, sweet enough to feel like a hug. Whether nestled under a golden crumble, rippling through a silky custard or baked into a buttery tart, rhubarb brings colour and contrast to the cooler months. Brighten up your table (and your mood) with these sweet and tangy rhubarb recipes – each one a little celebration of the season’s best.
Rhubarb and custard danishes
Georgina Esdaile recreates her favourite Danish pastry, packed with tart and creamy flavours.
Micky Robertson's deconstructed rhubarb crumble
"The rhubarb is best served straight away, warm from the oven. The exquisite aroma will have filled the kitchen, making you impatient to dig straight in! But any leftovers are delicious with yoghurt for breakfast. I often make the crumble in advance and store it in a glass jar in the fridge. It keeps well and then only needs to be warmed before serving." - Micky Robertson Recipe note: You’ll need a deep-sided baking dish.
Vanilla panna cotta with baked rhubarb
"When done well, with some red wine, a bit of sugar and some aromats, rhubarb has this nice acidic, tart flavour, which goes well with panna cotta." – Nigel Ward
Spiced rhubarb and orange puddings
These rhubarb and orange puddings are perfect for a winter dinner party.
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Grapes
Grapes are at their peak right now, look for firm, bright fruit for a sweet juicy snack.
Rhubarb, ginger and almond tart
Rhubarb, ginger and almond tart
The crystallised ginger brings a hint of sweetness and spice to the rhubarb's tart stalks.
Rhubarb tarte tatin with rosé caramel
Embrace rhubarb with this syrupy and sweet creation.
Chilled coconut rice pudding with rhubarb jam
Chilled coconut rice pudding with rhubarb jam
Whoever said rice pudding was boring, has never tried Phoebe Wood's coconut and rhubarb decadent twist.
Rhubarb custard slice
Rhubarb custard slice
Not sure what to do with those ruby-red stalks? Sure, you could turn them into a pie or crumble, or you could try this rhubarb custard slice. The sweet-sour stalks add a brightness and zing that perfectly complements the creamy custard and buttery base.
This ricotta, polenta and rhubarb cake is the answer to your gluten-free dreams
Ricotta and polenta loaf cake with roast rhubarb
“The rhubarb can be cooked a day ahead; the flavour deepens overnight," says Matt Moran.
Vanilla sponge cake with white chocolate and rhubarb syrup
Vanilla sponge cake with white chocolate and rhubarb syrup
Sorry strawberries and cream, but we've fallen in love with this light and fluffy vanilla sponge topped with white choc ganache, rhubarb syrup, pomegranate syrup and dried rose petals.
Strawberry, apple and rhubarb crumble
Strawberry, apple and rhubarb crumble
This traditional apple and rhubarb dessert is elevated by macadamias in the crumble, and of course, vanilla ice cream to serve.
Honey and thyme panna cotta with Campari and rhubarb granita
Honey and thyme panna cotta with campari and rhubarb granita
“The creamy and icy combination reminds me of drinking a spider or eating a Splice as a kid." – Scott McComas-Williams. His drink pairing of choice is Distilleria Varnelli Punch alla Fiamma Mandarino Liqueur. You'll need to begin this recipe a day ahead.
Apple pie ice cream, rhubarb
Apple pie ice cream, rhubarb
This sweet treat works as 3 desserts in 1.
Strawberry, rhubarb and custard hand pies
Strawberry, rhubarb and custard hand pies
"A cheat's creme patissiere is the perfect foil for tart rhubarb and sweet jammy strawberries." – Phoebe Wood
