May Means Rhubarb Season — But What Do You Do With It?

If you’re seeing those bright pink stalks popping up at the market, it can only mean one thing: rhubarb season is here. Tart, tangy, and totally underrated, rhubarb is one of those ingredients that begs for a little creativity. Sure, pie is classic—but there’s so much more it can do. From sweet to savory, these recipes make the most of this short-but-sweet seasonal star.

Vanilla Custard Bread Pudding Recipe With Rhubarb

A close-up view of a bread pudding topped with a generous amount of creamy vanilla sauce. The pudding consists of bread pieces and visible chunks of red fruit, likely berries, served in a black bowl with a spoon scooping a portion. — Vanilla Custard Bread Pudding Recipe With Rhubarb. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Crusty bread is baked in a vanilla custard and fresh rhubarb is sweetened with a sweet raspberry jam to form an amazing custard bread pudding.
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Fresh Rhubarb Streusel Muffins With Cream Cheese

Top view of eight freshly baked muffins with crumbly tops in brown paper liners, arranged on a cooling rack. One muffin is set apart on a white plate, its liner partially unwrapped. A light gray napkin is casually draped in the background. — Fresh Rhubarb Streusel Muffins With Cream Cheese. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

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These rhubarb muffins are the perfect balance of tart and sweet thanks to fresh rhubarb and a delicious streusel topping.
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Rhubarb Galette With Peaches

A galette with peaches and rhubarb with whipped cream. — Rhubarb Galette With Peaches. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Try adding tart rhubarb to sweet peaches over a homemade flaky crust for a scrumptious rhubarb galette with peaches.
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Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake

A slice of rhubarb pound cake. — Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Grab some fresh rhubarb and add it to a homemade sour cream pound cake for an amazing buttery cake topped with pecans and brown sugar.
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Old Fashioned Rhubarb Custard Pie

A slice of rhubarb pie with whipped cream on top. — Old Fashioned Rhubarb Custard Pie. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Classic rhubarb pie meets its match with this creamy old fashioned rhubarb and custard pie recipe. Baked with a caramelized sugar topping.
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Streusel Topped Strawberry Rhubarb Muffins

A muffin tin full of strawberry muffins. — Streusel Topped Strawberry Rhubarb Muffins. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This recipe for strawberry rhubarb muffins packs plenty of flavor. Moist and fluffy with a perfect brown sugar & cinnamon streusel on top.
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Rhubarb Coffee Cake With Brown Butter Crumble

A piece of rhubarb coffee cake with a bite taken out. — Rhubarb Coffee Cake With Brown Butter Crumble. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This soft and moist rhubarb coffee cake is an easy recipe that’s perfect for spring or summer, with a delicious brown butter streusel topping.
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Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble/Crisp With A Buttery Pecan Topping

Strawberry and Rhubarb Crumble is naturally sweet and bursting with flavor. With simple ingredients and a streusel topping, you get tart and sweet.
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Rhubarb Strawberry Ice Cream Sandwiches

Three ice cream sandwiches made with cookies and strawberry ice cream are stacked in a parchment-lined loaf pan, perfect for celebrating rhubarb season. — Rhubarb Strawberry Ice Cream Sandwiches. Photo credit: Frosting and Fettuccine.

These rhubarb ice cream sandwiches are the perfect summer dessert! Make the rhubarb cookies or use store-bought, this ice cream sandwich recipe is a winner!
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Old-Fashioned Rhubarb Crisp Recipe

This old-fashioned rhubarb crisp recipe is an easy but delicious dessert option with a crumbly oat topping and tangy rhubarb filling.
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Rhubarb Cookies Recipe With Raspberries

Rhubarb Cookies With Raspberries Recipe. Photo credit: Pip and Ebby.

Rhubarb cookies are a delicious way to enjoy the sweet veggie, which may be sitting in your yard. Rhubarb and raspberries make a good team.
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