Rhubarb Toast

4 servings

30 minutes

Rhubarb toast is an exquisite dessert of American cuisine that combines crispy bread with a tender sweet-and-sour filling. Rhubarb, known for its fresh and tart flavor, becomes soft and aromatic thanks to white wine, cinnamon, and lemon zest. This recipe, inspired by European traditions of using rhubarb in baking, has gained popularity in America as a light and refined treat. Milk-soaked bread fried in butter develops a golden crust that creates the perfect contrast with the juicy filling. The dish is ideal for breakfast or a cozy tea time, delighting with a balance of sweetness and spice. Serving it hot enhances the flavor, making it especially comforting on cool evenings.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 327.5
• Proteins: 6.8g
• Fats: 16.6g
• Carbohydrates: 34.1g

Ingredients

• Rhubarb: 1 kg
• Dry white wine: 100 ml
• Cinnamon: 1 tsp
• Lemon zest: to taste
• White bread: 8 pc
• Milk: 100 ml
• Butter: 3 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Cut the rhubarb into pieces about 1.5 cm long.

   Required ingredients:

   • Rhubarb: 1 kg

2. Bring the wine to a boil with sugar, cinnamon, and zest. Add rhubarb and boil until thickened. Cool down.

   Required ingredients:

   • Dry white wine: 100 ml
   • Cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
   • Lemon zest:  to taste
   • Rhubarb: 1 kg

3. Soak slices of bread in milk, fry on both sides in oil. Top with rhubarb and serve immediately.

   Required ingredients:

   • Milk: 100 ml
   • White bread: 8 pieces
   • Butter: 3 tablespoons
   • Rhubarb: 1 kg