Rhubarb Shortbread Crumble with Spices and Custard

A delicious spiced rhubarb dessert topped with almond shortbread crumble and served with warm custard and orange flower water.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 763.6 kcals 3054.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 95.3 grams 381.2 grams
Fat 38.9 grams 155.6 grams
Protein 13.2 grams 52.8 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
100
g
1
unit
Icing Sugar
For dusting
Dairy
100
g
Butter
For the shortbread
15
g
Butter
For poaching the fruit
1
unit
Custard
To serve
Fruits
1
piece
Orange
Grated rind and juice
Liquids
2
tsp
NutsSeeds
1
tsp
Cinnamon
Powder
2
piece
Vegetables
750
g
Rhubarb
Trimmed, cleaned and cut into 2.5cm lengths

Steps

  • Mix shortbread ingredients into a soft dough and knead lightly until smooth.
  • Flatten walnut-sized pieces of dough onto baking sheets.
  • Bake at 170°C for 12 to 15 minutes until golden.
  • Cool slightly and break the shortbread into rough pieces.
  • Melt 15g of butter in a large frying pan.
  • Add rhubarb, sugar, cardamom, orange rind, and juice to the pan.
  • Cover the pan and poach until the fruit softens.
  • Remove the fruit and reduce the remaining juices if necessary.
  • Stir orange flower water into the pan off the heat.
  • Transfer the fruit mixture into individual ramekins or a die dish.
  • Top with crushed biscuits, dust with icing sugar, and serve with hot custard.