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Easy Rhubarb Cobbler (Top Rated Recipe)

Easy rhubarb cobbler is not only a simple recipe to make, but it’s absolutely scrumptious, especially when served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, custard, or whipped cream. 

rhubarb cobbler with ice cream

If you love rhubarb, put some aside for this easy rhubarb cobbler recipe the next time you have some stalks.

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rhubarb cobbler in bowls

If you can’t tell from the photos, this dessert recipe is absolutely scrumptious, but let me tell you why you need to try it for yourself.

Don’t miss making this peach cobbler, too! Perfect using fresh, frozen or canned peaches!

Peach cobbler with ice cream

Rhubarb cobbler is definitely one of the best ways to put rhubarb to use!

rhubarb cobbler and ice cream flat lay

Why Should I Make This Rhubarb Cobbler Recipe?

  1. If you love rhubarb, you will actually taste rhubarb in this dish. There is no almond extract, ginger or strawberries to take away from the fabulous rhubarb flavor. Not that there’s anything wrong with strawberries or ginger (almond extract is usually artificial, though), but rhubarb is just such a marvelous flavor on its own, it’s a shame to hide it!
  2. The recipe made with peaches receives so many great reviews, everyone just loves it.
  3. It’s just as quick and easy, but much healthier than using Bisquick.

rhubarb cobbler and custard

If you’re a hardcore rhubarb lover, like me, you will want to bookmark this collection of rhubarb recipes!

rhubarb muffins in a basket

Like most of my recipes, this one isn’t too sweet, doesn’t have a lot of ingredients, is easy to make and is also absolutely delicious. Just make one of my recipes and you’ll understand that tasty food doesn’t need a lot of expensive, hard to find ingredients, or a lot of time and hard work.

rhubarb cobbler with custard in a jug

Cooking delicious food can be so easy and rewarding, and it will also save you a lot of money.

rhubarb cobbler on the deck

As you can see, serving it plain is good, but a scoop of vanilla ice cream, a pouring of custard (or even heavy whipping cream, straight from the carton or whipped) will gild the lily!

Want to preserve the wonderful flavor of rhubarb all year long? Make this rhubarb jam!

rhubarb jam on a scone

I hope you enjoy this easy recipe, and if you do, please click on the 5 stars on the printable recipe card, and leave me a review. I love to hear from you!

rhubarb cobbler

Easy Rhubarb Cobbler Recipe

recipe adapted from Eve’s Pudding                    serves 6
As always, I recommend the use of a scale for best results.

FULL PRINTABLE RECIPE BELOW

Ingredients

  • rhubarb
  • lemon juice
  • sugar
  • cornstarch
  • flour
  • egg
  • baking powder

Directions

Preheat oven to 350º F (180º C).

Butter the inside of a pie dish, or similar sized baking dish.

Prepare the Rhubarb

cutting rhubarb

Wash the rhubarb stalks and chop into 1″ pieces.

rhubarb cut into pieces in a cup

I put these pieces into a cup to show you why you need to use a scale. See all the empty space in between the rhubarb pieces? How can you properly measure pieces of fruit in a cup? Please buy a scale for the best results. You can also use frozen rhubarb.

adding corn starch to sugar

Toss the sugar with the cornstarch.

rhubarb with sugar

Now toss this mixture with the rhubarb pieces and lemon juice.

pouring rhubarb into pie dish

Pour the sugared rhubarb into the prepared pie dish and set aside.

Make the Easy Rhubarb Cobbler Topping

dough/batter

Sift the flour and baking powder into a bowl so that they are evenly mixed.

Cream the sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, then gently fold in the flour and baking powder until well combined, without over mixing. That’s it, the topping is ready!

Assemble the Rhubarb Cobbler

adding dough to fruit

Spread the cobbler dough over the rhubarb in the pie dish.

dessert ready for the oven

Bake the Cobbler

Bake for 35 to 45 minutes (depending on your oven) or until the topping is baked through, and golden brown. Remove from the oven.

baked dessert up close

Allow the easy rhubarb cobbler to cool slightly before serving.

rhubarb cobbler

You can dish it plain.

rhubarb cobbler

Or add a scoop of ice cream.

pouring custard over rhubarb cobbler

Homemade custard is also a great choice!

spoonful of dessert
Photos taken at my parents’ house in Michigan.

In case you don’t know, rhubarb and custard go together like peanut butter and jelly.

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And try this delicious rhubarb tart!

slice of rhubarb meringue tart

rhubarb cobbler and ice cream flat lay

Easy Rhubarb Cobbler (Top Rated Recipe)

Servings: 6
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
A super easy, and quick rhubarb dessert recipe that is perfect with ice cream, custard, cream or even on its own.
4.9 from 38 votes

Special Equipment

Ingredients

Fruit:

  • 1 lb rhubarb
  • 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • cup sugar add a little more if you like a sweeter flavor
  • 2 tsp cornstarch

Topping:

  • cup sugar + 1 Tbsp
  • ¾ stick butter if using unsalted, add a pinch of salt to the flour
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour minus 2 Tbsp
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350º F (180º C).
  • Butter the inside of a pie dish, or similar sized baking dish.

Prepare the Rhubarb:

  • Wash the rhubarb stalks and chop into 1" ( 2 ½ cm) pieces.
  • Stir the cornstarch into the sugar, then add it to the rhubarb along with the lemon juice, and toss gently.
  • Place the sugared rhubarb into the buttered pie dish.

Make the Easy Rhubarb Cobbler Topping:

  • Sift the flour and baking powder into a bowl so that they are evenly mixed. 
  • Cream the sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, then gently fold in the flour and baking powder until well combined, without over mixing.
  • Drop large spoonfuls of the dough onto the rhubarb in the pie dish.
  • Bake for 35 to 45 minutes (depending on your oven) or until the topping is baked through, and golden brown. Remove from the oven. Allow the easy rhubarb cobbler to cool slightly before serving. 

Notes

  • Serve on its own, with ice cream, custard or whipping cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 327kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 212mg | Potassium: 254mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 476IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 135mg | Iron: 1mg

dessert on the deck

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4.85 from 38 votes (38 ratings without comment)

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29 Comments

  1. I will be making this tomorrow! I have three prolific rhubarb plants in my garden & I’m always looking for new & wonderful rhubarb recipes!

  2. I am finding rhubarb available in Walmart and have been buying and freezing. Can I use frozen rhubarb in this? If so frozen or defrost first?

    1. Just made this and used the end of last summer’s crop that was in my freezer. Did not thaw it as I had precut stalks in 1” pieces before freezing in 2 1/2 cup portions in ziplock bags (easier to stack in the freezer). It was delicious plain – next time I’ll make some custard! Hubby says ‘make again!’ My new crop is just starting to poke out of the ground mmmmm!

    1. Thanks for catching that error! Sorry I missed adding where to put in the lemon juice, Denise. Yes, add it when you add the sugar/cornstarch and toss. I’ve fixed the directions so you’ll also see it there now. Enjoy and let me know how you like it!

      1. @Christina – you have a small typo that Nancy kindly pointed out-
        “(or even heaving whipping cream, straight from the carton or whipped)”

  3. This rhubarb cobbler looks amazing. I cannot let another rhubarb season go by (I blame the pandemic) without rhubarb— I am going to get some this weekend and I’m making this cobbler! Thanks, Christina.