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Coconut Rhubarb Crunch

Deliciously Easy Coconut Rhubarb Crunch for Sweet Moments

Coconut Rhubarb Crunch is a delightful dessert that combines fresh rhubarb with a crunchy coconut topping.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rhubarb Filling
  • 4 cups diced rhubarb Use fresh for best taste
  • 1 cup white sugar Adjust from 1 to 1½ cups based on preference
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour Mix well to avoid clumping
For the Crunch Topping
  • ¾ cup packed light brown sugar Adds moisture and sweetness
  • 1 cup quick cooking oats Offers chewy texture
  • 1 cup flaked sweetened coconut Unsweetened can be used for lower sugar
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour Serves as a binder for topping
  • ½ cup butter Ensure it's at room temperature
Optional Variation
  • chopped nuts Replace coconut with nuts like almonds or pecans

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease an 8x8 or 9x9-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine diced rhubarb, white sugar, and all-purpose flour, then transfer to the prepared baking dish.
  3. In another bowl, blend light brown sugar, quick cooking oats, flaked coconut, and flour. Cut in softened butter until crumbly.
  4. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the rhubarb filling in the baking dish.
  5. Bake for about 40 minutes until the topping is golden and the rhubarb bubbles around edges.
  6. Let cool slightly before serving warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh rhubarb and room-temperature butter. Adjust sugar based on taste preference.

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