The Ultimate List of 27+ Rhubarb Dessert Recipes

If you’re looking for the best Rhubarb Dessert Recipes, you’re in the right place. Rhubarb season is one of my favorite times of year. There’s something so special about turning those tart stalks into sweet, vibrant treats, and it reminds me of my childhood! Whether you’re craving a classic crumble, a cozy cake, or something a little unexpected, this list has something for everyone.

These rhubarb recipes are perfect for brunches, afternoon snacks, or ending your day on a sweet note. Make an old favorite or try something new—you might just find your next go-to dessert. If you need more dessert recipes, check out my From Scratch Desserts.

Rhubarb Coffee Cake with Streusel Top

This coffee cake became a fast favorite in our house when we started making it a few years ago. Perfectly topped with a brown sugar crumble.

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Classic Rhubarb Pie

You need a classic rhubarb pie recipe in your arsenal during rhubarb season. You can make this as sweet or as tart as you want and enjoy those amazing rhubarb flavors. With only a few ingredients, this is such an easy pie recipe to make.

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Lemon Frosted Strawberry Rhubarb Cupcakes

Topped with a whipped lemon frosting, this strawberry rhubarb cupcake is a must-make during rhubarb season. Take a break from strawberry rhubarb pie and try these delicious cupcakes with homemade lemon frosting.

No Pectin Strawberry Rhubarb Jam

My family loves this jam recipe. It is the perfect mixture of sweet and tart flavors that you can spread on your toast or English muffin. This jam doesn’t use pectin, so it does take a bit longer to make but it is worth the extra cooking time.

Gluten Free/Vegan Rhubarb Crisp

Eat it today or freeze it for later. This rhubarb crisp is a delicious addition to a spring dinner and the perfect dessert for your gluten-free or vegan family members or friends.

Canned Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Filling

Can your rhubarb with this easy strawberry rhubarb pie filling recipe. Use it throughout the year for pies, crumbles, crisps, or an ice cream or pancake topping! You can make all your favorite rhubarb dessert recipes with this shelf-stable canned pie filling.

Strawberry Rhubarb Simple Syrup

I can’t wait to make this simple syrup during rhubarb season. It can be used to add delicious flavor to cocktails, lemonade, or smoothies as well as to desserts or brunch dishes like ice cream, cakes, waffles, or yogurt.

Strawberry Rhubarb Simple Syrup

Let’s change it up with an apple rhubarb recipe. These muffins would make a yummy on-the-go breakfast, topped with crunchy oats.

Rhubarb Orange Quick Bread

This gluten-free and vegan quick bread has a great combination of rhubarb and orange flavors. A must-try recipe to enjoy during breakfast or take to a family party.

Rhubarb Almond Frangipane Tart

Frangipane is a French-style dessert with Italian name roots. It is a creamy almond-based filling often used in tarts, pastries, and cakes. Combined with the tart flavors of rhubarb, this dessert is bound to be delicious.

Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble

Crumbles are easy desserts to throw together with fresh, frozen, or canned fruits. Try this pie alternative dessert with your strawberries and rhubarb this year.

Strawberry Rhubarb Cobbler

A cobbler is another great way to use up all that rhubarb! This cobbler is a twist on the traditional cobbler recipe and uses honey butter biscuits, making it super easy to make and so good.

Strawberry Rhubarb Compote

This chunky strawberry rhubarb sauce is a great way to add some flavor to more dessert recipes like cakes, waffles, yogurt parfaits, and ice cream. Easy to make in under 30 minutes!

Rhubarb Chia Jam

No canning required for this jam alternative recipe. It uses chia seeds to thicken it up and maple syrup to sweeten. This is a must-add recipe for breakfast or brunch, especially if you have kiddos who like rhubarb.

Rhubarb Scones

If you’re new to baking, these rhubarb scones are a great place to start. This recipe uses simple ingredients to make the scones and glaze that you probably already have at home!

Homemade Rhubarb Ice Cream

A unique twist on classic ice cream. This simple recipe is perfect for those warm spring days and super fun to make with kids.

Rhubarb Cookies

Taste the delicious rhubarb tartness in every bite of these cookies. Take advantage of the short rhubarb season and make a cookie treat.

Rhubarb Custard Cake

Dive into this incredibly comforting old-fashioned rhubarb custard cake. The tart, vibrant rhubarb is beautifully paired with the rich, velvety custard, and you won’t be able to stop eating it!

Strawberry Rhubarb Mousse

This is a perfect, fluffy dessert that balances the flavors of rhubarb and strawberries. Start with a strawberry rhubarb compote and then blend to perfection with ricotta cheese and fold in whipped cream.

Rhubarb Hand Pies

A mini version of classic rhubarb pie that you didn’t even know you needed drizzled with vanilla frosting. I can already taste these rhubarb hand pies!

Strawberry Rhubarb Overnight Oats

There’s no doubt that strawberries and rhubarb complement each other. Pair this sweet and tart duo with overnight oats for a hearty and delicious breakfast.

Hjónabandssæla (Icelandic Rhubarb Cake)

Hjónabandssæla is a traditional Icelandic dessert that’s more like a bar or crumble than a cake. Start with your favorite rhubarb jam and add it to the brown sugar and oat mixture for the perfect dessert. This plant-based recipe is sure to impress.

Strawberry Rhubarb Overnight Oats

Combine that sourdough tang with rhubarb’s tartness in this sourdough rhubarb cake recipe. Everyone is always looking for great sourdough discard recipes, this one is a keeper!

Rhubarb Simple Syrup

This simple syrup can be used to soak cakes, pour over ice cream, mix in with your oatmeal, or to make rhubarb lemonade. Add the spring rhubarb flavor to whatever you’re making!

Blueberry Rhubarb Crisps

Add blueberries to your classic rhubarb crisp recipe. This combo is sweet and delicious, perfect for any spring and summer get-together.

Pickled Rhubarb

A crunchy and flavorful treat! Add this pickled rhubarb to your cheese boards or your burger for a twist on classic favs.

Strawberry Rhubarb Poptarts

Homemade poptarts are top on my list of rhubarb dessert recipes to try. As a kid who grew up on poptarts and strudels in the 90s and early 2000s, I’ve been dying to try a healthier, homemade version of poptarts.

Rhubarb Simple Syrup

Sweet and simple, this rhubarb upside-down cake will become a fast favorite with a fluffy cake on the bottom and tart rhubarb on top.

Rhubarb Meringue Torte

This rhubarb meringue torte feels like such a fancy and decadent dessert. You’ll love the delicious shortbread crust, creamy rhubarb custard filling, and light and fluffy meringue topping.

Rhubarb Cheesecake in a Jar

This healthy cheesecake recipe only takes 30 minutes and is made with roasted vanilla rhubarb, skillet granola, and protein-packed cottage cheese. Sounds like a great breakfast, snack, or dessert option to me!