Rhubarb season is short but sweet… and we’re in it right now. Home bakers and pastry chefs alike love finding the tart, stalk-like vegetable at farmers markets and in grocery stores.
If you’re looking for some rhubarb desserts to enjoy right now (for takeout, of course), you’ve come to the right place.
The Independent: Pastry chef Dianne DeStefano is serving delicious desserts for pickup and delivery right now, including a Rhubarb mousse layered cake, made with vanilla chiffon cake, cardamom meringues and whipped cream. Order online.
Butterjoint All Day: Butterjoint All Day is launching a new contactless pickup program five days a week, starting on May 26. You can place an order right now for Friday pickup of their Rhubarb Crisp Kit, which comes frozen with a fruit filling and a bag of crisp topping – and easy-to-make instructions. Order online.
Confections by Casey Renee: Baker Casey Renee’s Confections by Casey Renee offers amazing cakes, available through her website. This season’s current special cake is a Rhubarb Red Velvet, made with rhubarb jam, cream cheese frosting and ruby chocolate. Order online.
350 Bakery: Place your orders for Friday pickup on their website. They regularly offer rhubarb treats, including Blueberry Rhubarb pie and Strawberry Rhubarb Shortbread Bars. Order online.
Leona’s Ice Cream: You can find Leona’s ice cream sandwiches at retailers across the city, and right now, they have their seasonal Rhubarb ice cream on Brown Sugar Shortbread sandwiches available.
The Vandal: Order The Vandal’s fried chicken dinner this weekend (which comes with fried chicken for two, Mac & Cheese, cole slaw, cornbread and pickles), and you’ll also get some of their house-made apple rhubarb cobbler with vanilla cream. Order online.
Mediterra Cafe: Mediterra Cafe has strawberry rhubarb galettes available for pickup! Call them at 412-740-7064 to place an order.
Bonus:
Wigle Whiskey: Looking for even more rhubarb? Wigle Whiskey has a Rhubarb Liqueur, made from an organic wheat and barley based spirit and infused with rhubarb, lemon peel, ginger, vanilla bean, pink peppercorn and sugar. Order online.
Know of any other great rhubarb desserts or dishes? Let us know in the comments!
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