I am a big fan of everything rhubarb. I could use this veggie all the time for my bakes. Unfortunately, the season is far too short – it starts in April and ends on June 24 (Saint John’s Eve). Hardly enough time to bake everything you could bake ;P In case you want to bake this Easy Rhubarb Filo Tart, you’ll have to get your ingredients ready soon… the countdown is on!
If it were up to me, I would serve something with rhubarb every day. I just love the sweet/sour taste of rhubarb. Not everybody does though. You can’t please everyone, can you?! But in case you like rhubarb, you should definitely take a closer look at this simple (humble) tart. The combination of the crispy filo pastry, the fluffy delicious cream filling, and the rhubarb topping is simply fantastic!
Thanks to the filo/yufka pastry, the tart is actually really easy to prepare. You don’t have to mix or knead anything to create a batter or dough. Just open a package of filo pastry from the supermarket ;P Filo pastry is (right after puff pastry) the only type of dough I would never make myself on a regular basis. Way too time-consuming and tricky to get it right. The stuff you can buy is perfectly thin and instantly ready to use.
I already published a few new rhubarb recipes here on the blog in the past few weeks (told ya I love rhubarb). For example, a fresh batch of delicious Rhubarb Crumble Donuts or my Rhubarb Streuseltaler everybody loves in my family. So why another new recipe? It’s enough already for the season! Right?! Well… not really – rhubarb is also the topic of this month’s »Bake Together – The Baking Surprise« with Andrea from Zimtkeks & Apfeltarte. You simply can’t have enough rhubarb recipes in your repertoire! Period! ;P
Andrea and I have this little baking event going on where we pick and choose a topic each month and create new recipes. That’s the »baking together« part – then we surprise each other with the results… I think you get the name of the whole thing now ;P Well – April was the month for rhubarb tarts… any way you wanted. A classic tart, an experimental tart… or something like this!
What makes the tart so delicious (for me), is the cream filling in combination with the rhubarb. They complement each other perfectly. The filo pastry base is also great, of course, because it adds a crunchy texture and holds everything together… but to be honest – I would be absolutely fine if you gave me only the cream and the rhubarb on top in a large bowl ;P
The one ingredient that makes the cream the perfect companion for the rhubarb, is the orange blossom water. Something you will often find in sweets from the Middle East but rarely in German pastries or desserts. It’s such a nice flavor! If you ever find it in a supermarket – get a bottle! Well… and if you want to prepare this tart you should most definitely get a bottle ;P
Anyway. If you like rhubarb as much as I do, you should take a look at these two recipes as well: my Flambéed Rhubarb Meringue Tart and my Popovers with Rhubarb Curd & Strawberries. Both are extremely delicious! Something you should definitely try at least once in your life!
INGREDIENTS / ZUTATEN
For the rhubarb topping:
100g sugar
1 organic lemon, zest & juice
1 organic orange, zest & juice
1 vanilla bean pod
15.6 oz. (450g) rhubarb
some fresh or freeze-dried raspberries (optional)
1 tsp. orange blossom water*
For the base:
1 package (about 9 oz.) of filo pastry*
about 2.8 oz. (80g) butter, melted
For the cream filling:
10.6 oz. (300g) heavy cream
2 tbsp. confectioners’ sugar
5.3 oz. (150g) Greek yogurt
1 tsp. orange blossom water*
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
some chopped pistachios for decorations
Für das Rhabarber Topping:
100g Zucker
1 Bio-Zitrone, Saft & Abrieb
1 Bio-Orange, Saft & Abrieb
1 Vanilleschote
450g Rhabarber
einige frische oder getrocknete Himbeeren (optional)
1 TL Orangenblütenwasser*
Für den Boden:
1 Packung (ca. 250g) Filoteig*
etwa 80 g Butter, geschmolzen
Für die Cremefüllung:
300g Schlagsahne
2 EL Puderzucker
150g griechischer Joghurt
1 TL Orangenblütenwasser*
1/2 TL Vanille Extrakt
einige gehackte Pistazien für die Dekoration
DIRECTIONS / ZUBEREITUNG
1. For the rhubarb topping clean the rhubarb and cut it into 2-inch (5cm) pieces. If your rhubarb stalks are thick you might want to cut the pieces in half lengthwise as well. Set aside.
2. Add the sugar, lemon, and orange zest, as well as the juices to a large frying pan. Split the vanilla bean pot lengthwise, remove the seeds, and add both to the frying pan as well. Bring everything to a boil over medium heat and let simmer until the sugar has dissolved completely – takes about 2-3 minutes. Next, add the rhubarb and let it simmer gently – about 3-5 minutes. You want the rhubarb to be soft but not falling apart. Remove the rhubarb (e.g. with two forks) from the pan and place it on a plate. Let the remaining liquid in the pan simmer while stirring constantly until nicely thickened – this takes another 2-3 minutes. Remove the frying pan from the heat, add the orange blossom water, and stir in. Add the rhubarb back to the thickened syrup and let cool down completely (at least 1-2 hours).
3. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Lightly grease a 10-inch (25cm) tart tin* with a loose bottom. Take the filo pastry out of the fridge and let come to room temperature (still wrapped) for about 10 minutes. Melt the butter and let cool down a bit.
4. Take the filo pastry sheets out of the package and place them on your work surface. Brush each sheet of filo pastry with melted butter and place them one after another in the prepared tart tin. Rotate the sheets lightly each time you add them to the tart tin and press them gently down and to the sides of the tin to create a nice base for the tart. You can either trim overlapping pastry sheets for a clean look or leave them as they are for a more rustic look (like I did). Place a sheet of baking parchment on the pastry sheets and fill up with bake weights*. Blind bake the tart for about 25-30 minutes until the pastry sheets look slightly golden. Remove the baking weights and brush the base with some melted butter (you should have some leftovers) and bake another 5-10 minutes until the bottom is also lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool down completely.
5. For the filling add the heavy cream and confectioners’ sugar to a bowl and mix until stiff peaks form. Add the yogurt, orange blossom water, and vanilla extract and mix until well combined and thick. Place in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
6. Remove the tart base from the baking tin and place on a serving plate. Spoon the cream filling into the cooled tart base and top with rhubarb. You can add the vanilla bean pod as well for decorations, but don’t eat that ;) Drizzle with some more rhubarb syrup and sprinkle with chopped pistachios. Serve with the leftover syrup on the side, so everybody can add more to their liking (optional).
Tip: Rhubarb is often more green than red. If you want a red/pink syrup you can add some fresh or freeze-dried raspberries here to get some color into the syrup – otherwise, it will be pretty much brownish.
1. Für das Rhabarber Topping den Rhabarber putzen und in etwa 5 cm lange Stücke schneiden. Wenn die Rhabarberstangen recht dick sind, kann man die Stücke auch noch längs halbieren. Zur Seite stellen.
2. Den Zucker und den Saft der Zitronen und Orange, sowie deren Abrieb in eine große Pfanne geben. Die Vanilleschote der Länge nach aufschlitzen, das Mark herauskratzen und dann beides ebenfalls in die Pfanne geben. Bei mittlerer Hitzezufuhr aufkochen lassen und dann so lange köcheln lassen, bis sich der Zucker komplett aufgelöst hat – etwa 2-3 Minuten. Den Rhabarber dazugeben und in der Flüssigkeit etwa 3-5 Minuten köcheln lassen. Der Rhabarber soll weicher sein, aber möglichst nicht auseinander fallen. Den Rhabarber (z.B. mit zwei Gabeln) aus der Pfanne nehmen und auf einen Teller legen. Die Flüssigkeit in der Pfanne unter ständigem Rühren weiter köcheln lassen, bis sie schön eingedickt ist – das dauert noch einmal 2-3 Minuten. Die Pfanne vom Herd nehmen, das Orangenblütenwasser dazugeben und einrühren. Den Rhabarber wieder in den eingedickten Sirup geben und vollständig abkühlen lassen (mindestens 1-2 Stunden).
3. Den Ofen auf 180°C (350°F) Ober-/Unterhitze vorheizen. Eine 25cm Tarteform* mit Hebeboden leicht einfetten. Den Filoteig aus dem Kühlschrank nehmen und (noch verpackt) etwa 10 Minuten auf Zimmertemperatur kommen lassen. Die Butter schmelzen und etwas abkühlen lassen.
4. Den Filoteig aus der Verpackung nehmen und die Teigblätter auf die Arbeitsplatte legen. Jedes Teigblatt mit geschmolzener Butter bestreichen und dann nacheinander in die vorbereitete Tarteform legen. Die Teigblätter jedes Mal ein wenig rotieren, damit die spitzen Ecken immer an einer anderen Stelle überlappen. Den Teig am Boden und den Seiten vorsichtig in/an die Form drücken. Wer einen »cleanen« Look möchte, kann die Teigblätter an den Rändern zurechtstutzen – für einen »rustikalen« Look, einfach alles so lassen, wie es ist. Ein großes Stück Backpapier auflegen und dann mit Backgewichten* auffüllen. Den Tarteboden etwa 25-30 Minuten blindbacken – die Teigblätter sollten am Rand eine schöne goldene Farbe bekommen haben. Die Backgewichte und das Backpapier entfernen und den Boden mit etwas geschmolzener Butter bestreichen (es sollte eigentlich noch etwas übrig sein) und weitere 5-10 Minuten backen, bis der Boden ebenfalls eine leicht goldene Farbe hat. Aus dem Ofen nehmen und vollständig abkühlen lassen.
5. Für die Füllung die Sahne und den Puderzucker in ein hohes Gefäß füllen und steif schlagen. Joghurt, Orangenblütenwasser und Vanille Extrakt dazugeben und so lange aufschlagen, bis alles gut vermengt ist und eine dicke Creme entstanden ist. Für etwa 30 Minuten in den Kühlschrank stellen.
6. Den Tarteboden aus der Form lösen und auf eine Servierplatte setzen. Die Cremefüllung in den ausgekühlten Tarteboden füllen und mit Rhabarber belegen (Vanilleschote kann auch mit darauf, aber nicht essen!). Alles mit etwas mehr Rhabarbersirup beträufeln und mit gehackten Pistazien bestreuen. Den übrig gebliebenen Sirup/Rhabarber ebenfalls servieren, damit sich jeder noch etwas davon nehmen kann (optional).
Tipp: Rhabarber ist oft mehr grün als rot, deshalb ist Rhabarber (inkl. Kompott oder Sirup) nach dem Kochen eher braun statt schön rot oder pink. Mit einigen Himbeeren (frisch oder gefriergetrocknet) kann man hier aber etwas nachhelfen und Farbe ins Spiel bringen.
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Here is a version of the recipe you can print easily.
PrintEasy Rhubarb Filo Tart
- Prep Time: 00:35
- Cook Time: 00:35
- Total Time: 03:00
- Yield: 1 1x
- Category: Tarts
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Easy and delicious – this Rhubarb Filo Tart is the perfect candidate for a spring/summer coffee date with friends and family! So good and easy to prepare!
Ingredients
For the rhubarb topping:
100g sugar
1 organic lemon, zest & juice
1 organic orange, zest & juice
1 vanilla bean pod
15.6 oz. (450g) rhubarb
some fresh or freeze-dried raspberries (optional)
1 tsp. orange blossom water*
For the base:
1 package (about 9 oz.) of filo pastry*
about 2.8 oz. (80g) butter, melted
For the cream filling:
10.6 oz. (300g) heavy cream
2 tbsp. confectioners’ sugar
5.3 oz. (150g) Greek yogurt
1 tsp. orange blossom water*
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
some chopped pistachios for decorations
Instructions
1. For the rhubarb topping clean the rhubarb and cut it into 2-inch (5cm) pieces. If your rhubarb stalks are thick you might want to cut the pieces in half lengthwise as well. Set aside.
2. Add the sugar, lemon, and orange zest, as well as the juices to a large frying pan. Split the vanilla bean pot lengthwise, remove the seeds, and add both to the frying pan as well. Bring everything to a boil over medium heat and let simmer until the sugar has dissolved completely – takes about 2-3 minutes. Next, add the rhubarb and let it simmer gently – about 3-5 minutes. You want the rhubarb to be soft but not falling apart. Remove the rhubarb (e.g. with two forks) from the pan and place it on a plate. Let the remaining liquid in the pan simmer while stirring constantly until nicely thickened – this takes another 2-3 minutes. Remove the frying pan from the heat, add the orange blossom water, and stir in. Add the rhubarb back to the thickened syrup and let cool down completely (at least 1-2 hours).
3. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Lightly grease a 10-inch (25cm) tart tin* with a loose bottom. Take the filo pastry out of the fridge and let come to room temperature (still wrapped) for about 10 minutes. Melt the butter and let cool down a bit.
4. Take the filo pastry sheets out of the package and place them on your work surface. Brush each sheet of filo pastry with melted butter and place them one after another in the prepared tart tin. Rotate the sheets lightly each time you add them to the tart tin and press them gently down and to the sides of the tin to create a nice base for the tart. You can either trim overlapping pastry sheets for a clean look or leave them as they are for a more rustic look (like I did). Place a sheet of baking parchment on the pastry sheets and fill up with bake weights*. Blind bake the tart for about 25-30 minutes until the pastry sheets look slightly golden. Remove the baking weights and brush the base with some melted butter (you should have some leftovers) and bake another 5-10 minutes until the bottom is also lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool down completely.
5. For the filling add the heavy cream and confectioners’ sugar to a bowl and mix until stiff peaks form. Add the yogurt, orange blossom water, and vanilla extract and mix until well combined and thick. Place in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
6. Remove the tart base from the baking tin and place on a serving plate. Spoon the cream filling into the cooled tart base and top with rhubarb. You can add the vanilla bean pod as well for decorations, but don’t eat that ;) Drizzle with some more rhubarb syrup and sprinkle with chopped pistachios. Serve with the leftover syrup on the side, so everybody can add more to their liking (optional).
Notes
Rhubarb is often more green than red. If you want a red/pink syrup you can add some fresh or freeze-dried raspberries here to get some color into the syrup – otherwise, it will be pretty much brownish.
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