I made a version of this Low FODMAP Rhubarb Cheesecake Tart years ago for our sister site, Bakepedia. Way back then, my son Forrester had suggested a rhubarb tart that included a cheesecake component. Now we eat low FODMAP together, so it was time for an update.
It All Begins With The Crust
You will need to reference our Low FODMAP Crostata & Tart Crust recipe, which is different from our All-Butter Pie Crust. It is a tad sweeter and it is sturdier, so that it will hold up once the tart is unmolded from its pan.
Pie crust can be more delicate as it is supported within a pie plate.
Fruit That Has No Detectable FODMAPs
There are several fruit that have had no FODMAPs detected during lab testing, such as grapes, strawberries, papaya and rhubarb. Monash has been moving away from language that says “no FODMAPs detected”, but it does not change that the produce that have shown no FODMAPs in lab testing, can indeed, contain no FODMAPs.
Please read our article, When Low FODMAP Lab Testing Differs to understand the big picture.
Rhubarb: Fruit Or Veg?
Okay, technically some will refer to rhubarb as a vegetable, and we do sometimes use it in savory preparations such as our tangy Rhubarb Chutney, but more often we are creating desserts and baked goods with it, such as this tart.
If you are a rhubarb fan, be sure to also check out our Rustic Rhubarb Cake, a crostata with raspberries, a lattice pie and even an upside down cake.
Creamy, Crunchy, Fruity, Nutty, Tart & Sweet
One of the reasons I LOVE this tart is because it is a celebration of flavors and textures. The crust is simple, rich and buttery, topped with an ultra-creamy lactose-free vanilla cheesecake layer.
Next comes a layer of sweet/tart rhubarb with a hint of lemon zest and the whole shebang is crowned with nutty brown sugar, browned-butter streusel. GETTING HUNGRY?
Let’s bake together!
And BTW, if you are a baker, be sure to check out our eBook, Low FODMAP Baking. Almost 300 pages of tips, techniques and recipes not found here on the site.
Low FODMAP Rhubarb Cheesecake Tart
This Low FODMAP Rhubarb Cheesecake Tart
Ingredients:
- Low FODMAP Crostata & Tart Crust, dough prepared and chilled
Rhubarb Layer:
- 1 ¼ pounds (570 g) trimmed rhubarb, cut into 1/4-inch to ½-inch( 6 to 12 mm) thick slices (about 4 cups)
- ½ cup (99 g) sugar
- ¼ cup (36 g) all-purpose low FODMAP gluten-free flour, such as Bob’s Red Mill 1 to 1 Gluten Free Baking Flour
- ½ teaspoon grated lemon zest
Cheesecake Layer:
- 1, 8- ounce (225 g) container lactose-free cream cheese such as Green Valley Creamery brand
- 1/3 cup (65 g) sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup (60 g) lactose-free sour cream
Streusel:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick; 113 g) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 3/4 cup (65 g) sliced natural almonds
- 3/4 cup (160 g) firmly packed light brown sugar
- 3/4 cup (109 g) all-purpose low FODMAP gluten-free flour, such as Bob’s Red Mill 1 to 1 Gluten Free baking Flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch salt
Preparation:
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For the Crust: Position rack in middle of oven. Preheat oven to 375°F/190°. Generously coat the inside of a 10-inch (25 cm) fluted, loose-bottom tart pan with nonstick spray; set aside.
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Roll out prepared and chilled tart crust between pieces of lightly floured parchment paper to about ¼-inch thickness (6 mm) and fit into prepared tart pan, trimming edges flush with top of pan. Pierce bottom of tart all over with a fork.
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Bake the crust for about 15 to 20 minutes or until just beginning to color. If any crust bubbles up, simply press back down with the back of a fork. Remove from oven. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F/180°. Chill crust on cooling rack until barely warm.
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For the Rhubarb and Cheesecake Fillings: While the crust is baking, prepare the fillings.
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For the rhubarb, toss all of the rhubarb filling ingredients together in bowl to blend. Let stand while preparing cheesecake filling, stirring a few times upon sitting.
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For the cheesecake filling, place cream cheese, sugar, egg and vanilla in a small bowl and whisk together just enough to blend. Fold in sour cream just until combined.
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Place par-baked tart crust on a rimmed baking sheet pan to catch any overflow. Scrape cheesecake filling into just warm crust and spread into an even layer, then top with rhubarb filling, also making an even layer. Bake for about 30 minutes, while you make streusel. The rhubarb should cook about halfway through. This will make sense when you see it.
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For the Streusel: Melt butter in wide skillet or pan over medium heat until golden, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Do not let it burn. You will know it is browned enough when it has darkened a little and smells almost nutty. Remove from heat and stir in almonds, sugar, and cinnamon until combined. Stir in flour until moist clumps form.
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After the tart has baked for about 30 minutes, bring it to the stovetop. Create clumps of streusel by pressing it together with fingers and scatter streusel evenly over rhubarb and return tart to oven. Bake until filling is bubbling and streusel is crisp and golden brown, about 25 to 30 minutes more. Cool tart on rack for at least 45 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature. The tart can be refrigerated overnight but will lose its contrasting and luscious textural qualities.
Notes:
Tip
- Some rhubarb is very red, some is pink and some is actually very green. The color does not necessarily tell you anything about flavor. The red and pinker varieties will make for a prettier tart.
Nutrition
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more. For a more detailed explanation, please read our article Understanding The Nutrition Panel Within Our Recipes.
The serving size says 12 g? Is this correct. ? It does say a serving is over 400 cal, so I suspect the serving meant to say 120g or 1/12 of the tart ?
Hi there! How odd. Yes, if you look to the left of the photo in the recipe section, it says 12 servings. The Nutritional panel is a third-party plug-in and I have no idea why there is a “g” next to the “12”. I check some other baked goods and it doesn’t do that, nor would it let me edit! So sorry about that. 12 servings, 1/12th of a tart, is correct.