50+ Rhubarb Recipes to Try (2024)

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Whether you are a seasoned pro and on the hunt for the best rhubarb recipes or you are asking what is rhubarb? and are curious about trying it, this list of over 50 rhubarb recipes is for you! From the classic combination of strawberry rhubarb recipes to healthy rhubarb recipes, there is something for everyone on this list.

Growing up in Minnesota, rhubarb has always been a part of my spring season. My grandma always had a ton of rhubarb in her garden and she loved making rhubarb desserts for us all to enjoy. My rhubarb plants need to mature more, but my mom is happy to share some of her rhubarb harvest with me each year. I’m excited to try some of these new rhubarb recipes this spring!

Rhubarb Pie Recipes

You can’t talk about rhubarb without mentioning rhubarb pie. Rhubarb by itself is rather tart so it is often paired with the sweetness of strawberries. Strawberry rhubarb pie is a classic so if this is your first try baking with rhubarb, it is a great place to start!

Straight Up Rhubarb Pie Recipe from Little Sweet Baker

More rhubarb pie recipes:

• Strawberry Rhubarb Pie from Busy Creating Memories
• Rhubarb Pie from A Side of Sweet
• Rhubarb Apple Pie from Raia’s Recipes
• Strawberry Raspberry Rhubarb Pie from A Farm Girl’s Kitchen

Rhubarb Galette Recipes

Galette is essentially a rustic, open faced pie. I love them because they are quicker and easier for me to make than a traditional pie. If you like simple but elegant desserts, you’ll love these rhubarb galette recipes.

Rhubarb Galette from Liv for Cake

More rhubarb galette recipes:

• Strawberry Rhubarb Galette from Let’s Eat Cake
• Lavender Honey and Raspberry Rhubarb Galette from Half Baked Harvest
• Rustic Strawberry Rhubarb Custard Galette from Grumpy’s Honey Bunch

Rhubarb Cake Recipes

In my experience, rhubarb cakes tend to be extra moist and loaded with flavor. If you need a rhubarb cake recipe, these are all great options including my easy rhubarb cake recipe which is a long time family favorite!

Rhubarb Streusel Cake from Occasionally Eggs

More rhubarb cake recipes:

• Vanilla Rhubarb Bundt Cake from My Kitchen Love
• Blueberry Rhubarb Streusel Cake from Mother Would Know
• Easy Rhubarb Cake from Finding Zest
• Rhubarb Cherry Cassava Snacking Cake from From Pasta to Paleo

Rhubarb Crisp Recipes

If you are short on time or need a gluten free dessert, rhubarb crisp is the perfect choice . Serve it with some vanilla ice cream for an extra scrumptious treat.

Rhubarb Crisp from Garnish and Glaze

More rhubarb crisp recipes:

• Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp from Caroline’s Cooking
• Low Carb Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp from My PCOS Kitchen
• Gluten Free Apple Rhubarb Pear Crisp from Mother Would Know
• Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp Recipefrom Ann’s Entitled Life

Other Rhubarb Dessert Recipes

There are so many rhubarb desserts it would be impossible to put them all into categories. Here are a few more tasty rhubarb recipes to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Creamy Rhubarb Shortbread Squares from Homemade Food Junkie

Strawberry Rhubarb Tartlets from Lively Table

Strawberry Rhubarb Coconut Popsicles from the Rhubarbarbians

Rhubarb Strudel from Life in Small Bites

More rhubarb dessert recipes:

• Vegan Rhubarb Cheesecake from Cilantro and Citronella
• No Bake Rhubarb Cheesecake from Food Meanderings
• Coconut Milk Rice Pudding with Rose Rhubarb from Studio Delicious

Rhubarb Muffin Recipes

Starting my day off with a cup of coffee and a rhubarb muffin is my kind of morning. Whether you want a traditional rhubarb muffin or one that combines rhubarb with another fruit like banana or strawberry, you’ll want to check out these rhubarb muffins!

Rhubarb Banana Muffins from Finding Zest

More rhubarb muffin recipes:

• Fresh Rhubarb Muffins from Little Sweet Baker
• Strawberry Rhubarb Muffins from Hidden Ponies
• Gluten Free Rhubarb Muffins from Allergy Free Alaska

Rhubarb Breakfast Recipes

Muffins aren’t the only way to enjoy rhubarb at breakfast. Try it with oatmeal, turnovers or coffee cake for a special treat in the morning. I am drooling over this dutch baby!

Dutch Baby with Honey Roasted Rhubarb from theRhubarbarians

• Rhubarb Yogurt Coffee Cake from The Schmidty Wife
• Strawberry Rhubarb Turnovers from Just a Taste
• Rhubarb Mango Oatmeal from Oats and Sesame

Rhubarb Drink Recipes

Did you know you can use rhubarb to make some pretty awesome drinks? From rhubarb lemonade to rhubarb mojitos, you can find a rhubarb drink for any occasion. Surprise guests with something unexpected!

Strawberry Rhubarb Lemonade from Finding Zest

Rhubarb Mojito from Recipes from a Pantry

More rhubarb drinks:

• Rhubarb Champagne from Champagne Tastes
• Rhubarb Mint Mojito from Flavour and Savour
• Virgin Strawberry Rhubarb Margarita from Coffee with Us
• Rhubarb Juice from Umami Girl
• Rhubarb Splashfrom Nums the Word

Rhubarb Sauce, Jam and Compote Recipes

If you have a lot of rhubarb to use up, rhubarb sauce, jams and compotes are your answer. Rhubarb sauce and compotes are versatile and taste delicious on breakfast foods like waffles, pancakes or yogurt or for desserts over ice cream or simple cakes.

Strawberry Rhubarb Sauce from Finding Zest

More rhubarb compote, jam and sauce recipes:

• Rhubarb Compote Recipe from Eating Richly
• All Natural Rhubarb Sauce from Cooking with Carlee
• Strawberry Rhubarb Chia Jam from Lively Table
• Rhubarb Cinnamon Jam from One Hundred Dollars a Month
• Smokey Rhubarb Barbecue Sauce from Rhubarbarians

Healthy Rhubarb Recipes

While many rhubarb recipes include a lot of sugar to even out the tart flavor, there are ways to make healthy rhubarb desserts. Check out these delicious options!

Healthy Strawberry Rhubarb Oat Bars from My Kitchen Love

Skinny Strawberry Rhubarb Parfait from Flavour and Savour

More healthy rhubarb recipes:

• Healthy Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp from Eating Richly
• Healthy Cheesecake in a Jar with Roasted Vanilla Rhubarb Topping from Happy Kitchen Rocks
• Strawberry Rhubarb Smoothie from Flavour and Savour
• Grain-free Rhubarb and Berry Crumble from In Sonnet’s Kitchen

Savory Rhubarb Recipes

Did you know you can cook with rhubarb as well as bake? Rhubarb works great in savory recipes as well as desserts. Add one of these to your dinner menu this week for a unique flavor twist.

Pan Fried Rhubarb Chicken from Homemade Food Junkie

Pasta with Basil and Rhubarb Sauce from Recipes from a Pantry

More savory rhubarb recipes:

• Carrot Rhubarb Soup from Tasting Page
• Crispy Rhubarb Lemon Chicken Bake from Cotter Crunch
• Strawberry Rhubarb Tilapia Tacos from Champagne Tastes

Other Rhubarb Recipes

From a delicious spring salad to rhubarb vinegar, here are just a few more rhubarb recipes for you before you go!

Colorful Late Spring Salad with Rhubarb from Occasionally Eggs

Goat Cheese Crostini with Rhubarb Chutney from Happy Kitchen Rocks

More rhubarb recipes:

• Rhubarb Pickle from Zesty South Indian Kitchen
• Rhubarb Vinegar from Thrifty Jinxy

That’s it! I hope you’ve enjoyed this collection of more than 50 of the best and easy rhubarb recipes. If you give one of these recipes a try, please let me know in a comment below.