There are a lot of people out there that love rhubarb, but there are also some people who just can’t stand this type of vegetable. Those people would probably have a hard time with us here, because we absolutely love baking with rhubarb. This Easy Rhubarb Streusel Cheesecake is a perfect example of that. It’s one of our all-time favorite cakes to bake as soon as rhubarb season starts. A creamy filling, sweet and sour rhubarb, and a crunchy streusel topping – so many good things come together! ;)

As already mentioned – we love rhubarb. For us, it’s one of the best things you can discover at the farmers market in spring. Although »discover« isn’t quite the right word here – the rhubarb is lying around everywhere in crates, waiting to be picked up and taken home. They don’t treat it like a secret when available. They show everyone! :P
We definitely look forward to the red and green stalks being out and about in spring each year. We actually have a rhubarb plant on our terrace, but unfortunately, it’s not big enough to make a whole cake. There is only enough for a small amount of compote (together with strawberries) maybe – you don’t want to harvest too much or the plant will die off at some point…

Well. The cheesecake here is quite easy to prepare. A basic shortcrust pastry base, a filling made with quark and cream cheese, rhubarb compote, and a generous amount of streusels on top. The preparation itself can be done quickly, but the cake needs some time in the oven to bake properly. That’s just how it is when baking cheesecakes – they enjoy a long time in the oven. After baking, the cake needs to cool down for quite a while. And after that, you want to place the cake in the fridge for several more hours… just to be sure it sets properly. This all adds up.
Speaking of fillings, you want to set properly. Rhubarb releases quite a bit of liquid when cooked or baked. If a lot of liquid has accumulated while cooking the compote, it’s best to remove it before spreading the compote on top of the cake base. The breadcrumbs will absorb some moisture, but not all. By the way, you don’t have to throw away the rhubarb liquid – it’s perfect for making Rhubarb Spitzer, for example. We don’t want to waste anything in the kitchen, if possible! ;P

A few years ago, we compiled a small collection of recipes made with rhubarb – definitely a good resource for rhubarb fans looking for new recipes. This cake didn’t make the list back then – for whatever reason. Perhaps we should update the list again – some more delicious bakes have been added to the blog since the list has been published back in the day…
I can share two of our favorite rhubarb recipes right here, if you don’t mind. Our Rhubarb Streusel Cheesecake is an absolute classic and so good. This cake is baked on a sheet pan using a baking frame. This is quite handy when you want a cake that can be served to a crowd.
For those who prefer something a little more unusual, we recommend trying our Rhubarb Meringue Tart. This masterpiece will stun family and friends. The tart not only looks fantastic, it also tastes absolutely delicious! It does require a bit more time to prepare, but you work a bit harder for loved ones, right? ;)
INGREDIENTS / ZUTATEN
For the base:
1 1/2 cups (200g) all-purpose flour
1/3 cup (70g) sugar
3.5 oz. (100g) cold butter, in pieces
1 medium egg
For the streusels:
3/4 cup (100g) all-purpose flour
1/3 cup (70g) sugar
3.5 oz. (100g) cold butter, in pieces
2.8 oz. (80g) rolled oats
For the filling:
28 oz. (800g) rhubarb
1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar
26.5 oz. (750g) quark (20% fat)
5 oz. (140g) cream cheese
1.8 oz. (50g) butter, melted
1 tsp. vanilla extract*
5 medium eggs
3/4 cup (150g) sugar
1.4 oz. (40g) cornstarch
4 tbsp. breadcrumbs*
some confectioners’ sugar for dusting (optional)
Für den Boden:
200g Mehl (Type 405)
70g Zucker
100g Butter (kalt), in kleinen Stücken
1 Ei (M)
Für die Streusel:
100g Mehl (Type 405)
70g Zucker
100g Butter (kalt), in kleinen Stücken
80g Haferflocken
Für die Füllung:
800g Rhabarber
50g brauner Zucker
750g Quark (20% Fett)
140g Frischkäse, Doppelrahmstufe
50g geschmolzene Butter
1 TL Vanille Extrakt*
5 Eier (M)
150g Zucker
40g Speisestärke
4 EL Semmelbrösel*
etwas Puderzucker zum Bestäuben (optional)

DIRECTIONS / ZUBEREITUNG
1. Combine the flour and sugar for the base in a large bowl. Add the cold butter in small pieces, along with the egg, and quickly knead everything into a smooth dough. Line a 25/26cm springform tin* with baking parchment. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface into a circle that’s slightly larger than the springform tin. Place it in the baking tin and press it firmly onto the bottom and up the sides – the edge should be at least 3cm high. Place in the fridge until needed again.
2. Combine the flour and sugar for the streusels in a bowl. Add the cold butter in small pieces and mix everything to get different-sized streusels – this works best by rubbing everything between your fingers. Add the rolled oats and mix in. Place in the fridge until needed.
3. Clean the rhubarb and peel it if necessary, then cut it into small pieces. Set aside about 200g of the rhubarb in the fridge for later. Add the rest to a small saucepan together with the brown sugar and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and let the rhubarb cook for about 2-3 minutes. The rhubarb should soften slightly, but not fall apart. Remove from the heat and let cool down.
4. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Melt the butter for the filling and let it cool down slightly.
5. In a large bowl, mix the quark, cream cheese, melted butter, vanilla extract, and the eggs until smooth. Mix the sugar and cornstarch, then add to the bowl and stir in.
6. Take the springform tin with the base out of the fridge, sprinkle the breadcrumbs over the base, and then evenly distribute the cooked (and cooled) rhubarb on top. Pour the quark mixture over the rhubarb, then sprinkle the remaining rhubarb from the fridge as well as the streusels on top. Bake the cake in a preheated oven for about 65-75 minutes – the streusels should have a golden brown color. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely inside the baking tin on a wire rack. Dust the cake with some confectioners’ sugar to your liking before serving (optional).
Notes:
+ Rhubarb tends to lose color during baking – if you prefer a pink filling, you can sneak a few raspberries into the saucepan when you cook the rhubarb.
+ The rhubarb on top of the filling may darken slightly during baking – if you don’t like this, make sure it’s not visible between the streusel topping before putting the cake in the oven.
1. Das Mehl und den Zucker für den Boden in einer großen Schüssel vermischen. Die kalte Butter in kleinen Stücken, sowie das Ei dazugeben und alles zügig zu einem glatten Teig verkneten. Eine 25/26er-Springform* mit Backpapier auslegen. Den Teig etwas größer als die Form auf einer leicht bemehlten Fläche ausrollen und dann in die Form legen und am Boden und den Seiten festdrücken – der Rand sollte eine Höhe von min. 3cm haben. Bis zur weiteren Verwendung in den Kühlschrank stellen.
2. Das Mehl für die Streusel mit dem Zucker in einer Schüssel vermischen. Die kalte Butter in kleinen Stücken dazugeben und dann alles zu unterschiedlich großen Streuseln verarbeiten – geht am schnellsten mit den Händen. Die Haferflocken dazugeben und untermischen. Bis zur weiteren Verwendung in den Kühlschrank stellen.
3. Den Rhabarber säubern und ggf. schälen, dann in kleine Stücke schneiden. Etwa 200g vom Rhabarber in den Kühlschrank stellen für später, den Rest mit dem braunen Zucker in einen kleinen Topf geben und einmal aufkochen lassen – bei mittlerer Hitzezufuhr etwa 2-3 Minuten köcheln lassen. Der Rhabarber sollte etwas weicher werden, aber nicht zerfallen. Vom Herd ziehen und abkühlen lassen.
4. Den Ofen auf 180°C (350°F) Ober-/Unterhitze vorheizen. Die Butter für die Füllung schmelzen und ein wenig abkühlen lassen.
5. Quark, Frischkäse, geschmolzene Butter, Vanille Extrakt und die Eier in einer großen Schüssel zu einer glatten Masse verrühren. Zucker und Stärke vermischen, dann zur Schüssel dazugeben und gut unterrühren.
6. Die Backform mit dem Boden aus dem Kühlschrank nehmen, die Semmelbrösel auf den Boden streuen, dann den gekochten (und abgekühlten) Rhabarber gleichmäßig darauf verteilen. Die Quarkmasse darüber gießen, dann den verbliebenen Rhabarber aus dem Kühlschrank und die Streusel auf der Masse verteilen. Den Kuchen für etwa 65-75 Minuten im vorgeheizten Ofen backen – die Streusel sollten eine goldgelbe Farbe bekommen haben. Den Kuchen aus dem Ofen nehmen und in der Form auf einem Kuchengitter komplett abkühlen lassen. Wer mag, kann den Kuchen vor dem Servieren noch mit etwas Puderzucker bestäuben (optional).
Hinweise:
+ Rhabarber verliert gerne mal Farbe beim Backen – wer die Füllung trotzdem schön rosa möchte, kann ein paar Himbeeren unter den Rhabarber schmuggeln und kurz mitkochen.
+ Der Rhabarber, den man auf der Füllung verteilt hat, kann beim Backen etwas dunkler werden – wer das nicht mag, sollte sicherstellen, dass er nicht zwischen den Streuseln herausschaut, bevor man den Kuchen in den Ofen schiebt.


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Rhubarb Streusel Cheesecake
- Prep Time: 00:40
- Cook Time: 01:10
- Total Time: 04:00
- Yield: 1 1x
- Category: Cheesecakes
- Method: -
- Cuisine: Germany
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
We love baking with rhubarb – this easy Rhubarb Streusel Cheesecake is one of the first bakes each spring when rhubarb season starts. It’s so good!
Ingredients
For the base:
1 1/2 cups (200g) all-purpose flour
1/3 cup (70g) sugar
3.5 oz. (100g) cold butter, in pieces
1 medium egg
For the streusels:
3/4 cup (100g) all-purpose flour
1/3 cup (70g) sugar
3.5 oz. (100g) cold butter, in pieces
2.8 oz. (80g) rolled oats
For the filling:
28 oz. (800g) rhubarb
1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar
26.5 oz. (750g) quark (20% fat)
5 oz. (140g) cream cheese
1.8 oz. (50g) butter, melted
1 tsp. vanilla extract*
5 medium eggs
3/4 cup (150g) sugar
1.4 oz. (40g) cornstarch
4 tbsp. breadcrumbs*
some confectioners’ sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
1. Combine the flour and sugar for the base in a large bowl. Add the cold butter in small pieces, along with the egg, and quickly knead everything into a smooth dough. Line a 25/26cm springform tin* with baking parchment. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface into a circle that’s slightly larger than the springform tin. Place it in the baking tin and press it firmly onto the bottom and up the sides – the edge should be at least 3cm high. Place in the fridge until needed again.
2. Combine the flour and sugar for the streusels in a bowl. Add the cold butter in small pieces and mix everything to get different-sized streusels – this works best by rubbing everything between your fingers. Add the rolled oats and mix in. Place in the fridge until needed.
3. Clean the rhubarb and peel it if necessary, then cut it into small pieces. Set aside about 200g of the rhubarb in the fridge for later. Add the rest to a small saucepan together with the brown sugar and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and let the rhubarb cook for about 2-3 minutes. The rhubarb should soften slightly, but not fall apart. Remove from the heat and let cool down.
4. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Melt the butter for the filling and let it cool down slightly.
5. In a large bowl, mix the quark, cream cheese, melted butter, vanilla extract, and the eggs until smooth. Mix the sugar and cornstarch, then add to the bowl and stir in.
6. Take the springform tin with the base out of the fridge, sprinkle the breadcrumbs over the base, and then evenly distribute the cooked (and cooled) rhubarb on top. Pour the quark mixture over the rhubarb, then sprinkle the remaining rhubarb from the fridge as well as the streusels on top. Bake the cake in a preheated oven for about 65-75 minutes – the streusels should have a golden brown color. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely inside the baking tin on a wire rack. Dust the cake with some confectioners’ sugar to your liking before serving (optional).
Notes
+ Rhubarb tends to lose color during baking – if you prefer a pink filling, you can sneak a few raspberries into the saucepan when you cook the rhubarb.
+ The rhubarb on top of the filling may darken slightly during baking – if you don’t like this, make sure it’s not visible between the streusel topping before putting the cake in the oven.
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