Rhubarb Frozen Yogurt Recipes

STRAWBERRY-RHUBARB JAM WITH FROZEN YOGURT PARFAIT AND HOMEMADE WALNUT BRITTLE

Steps:

• For the frozen yogurt: Strain the yogurt through a fine-meshed strainer for 2 hours. Put the strained yogurt, the sugar, cinnamon and vanilla extract in a blender and blend until the ingredients are incorporated, about 2 minutes.
• Transfer the yogurt mixture to an 8-inch square baking dish and freeze until firm, about 1 hour.
• Meanwhile, make the homemade walnut brittle: Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat and grease it liberally with 2 tablespoons of butter.
• Bring the sugar and corn syrup to a boil in a large saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly. Attach a candy thermometer to the side of the saucepan and cook until the mixture reaches 240 degrees F, about 6 minutes. Stir in the walnuts and cook until the mixture becomes golden-brown and reaches 300 degrees F, about 5 more minutes.
• Remove the saucepan from heat, and stir in 1 stick butter, the vanilla extract, baking soda and salt¿the mixture will come to a vigorous bubble, then it will settle. Stir until the butter is fully melted and pour onto the silicone baking mat. Let the brittle cool completely, about 30 minutes. Break apart before serving.
• To assemble the parfaits: Add a large spoonful of jam to each parfait glass, then a scoop of Frozen Yogurt, and top with a few pieces of Homemade Walnut Brittle.

MAKE-AHEAD RHUBARB YOGURT PARFAITS

Steps:

• Combine rhubarb, water, and salt in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until rhubarb has broken down, 6 to 8 minutes. Mix in honey and continue stirring until mixture has thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Line five 12- to 16-ounce jars in an assembly-line fashion. Place 2 tablespoons of the rhubarb mixture into the bottom of each jar. Top each with 2 tablespoons cracker crumbs and 2/3 cup yogurt in that order. Divide remaining rhubarb mixture and cracker crumbs over parfaits and top each with 1 tablespoon crushed walnuts. Seal jars and refrigerate until ready to eat.

RHUBARB FROZEN YOGURT

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine rhubarb and 3/4 cup sugar; let stand for 15 minutes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until thickened, stirring frequently. Remove from the heat; cool completely. , Stir in the yogurt, orange juice, remaining sugar and food coloring if desired. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Freeze in an ice cream freezer according to manufacturer's directions. Transfer to a freezer container; freeze for 2-4 hours before serving.

RHUBARB MUFFINS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 12 cup muffin tin, or line with paper liners.
• In a medium bowl, stir together the yogurt, 2 tablespoons of melted butter, oil and egg. In a large bowl, stir together the flour, 3/4 cup of brown sugar, baking soda and salt. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry, and mix until just blended. Fold in rhubarb. Spoon into the prepared muffin tin, filling cups at least 2/3 full.
• In a small bowl, stir together 1/4 cup of brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, almonds, and 2 teaspoons of melted butter. Spoon over the tops of the muffins, and press down lightly.
• Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the tops spring back when lightly pressed. Cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before removing.

RHUBARB FROZEN YOGURT TORTE

Steps:

• Put 1/4 cup water in a small cup, then sprinkle gelatin on top and let gelatin soften while cooking rhubarb.
• Cook rhubarb, 1/2 cup sugar, and remaining 1/2 cup water in a heavy medium saucepan over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until very soft, about 7 minutes. Add gelatin mixture, stirring until dissolved, then cool 10 minutes. Purée in a food processor until smooth, then add yogurt and blend until combined. Freeze in ice cream maker.
• Spread cookie crumbs evenly over bottom of an 8-inch springform pan. Spoon frozen yogurt gently over crumbs and carefully smooth top. Wrap pan in plastic wrap and freeze until yogurt is firm, at least 2 hours.
• Soak a kitchen towel in hot water and wring it dry. Wrap hot towel around pan, then release side of pan and let torte stand at room temperature 20 minutes. Meanwhile, hull and quarter strawberries, toss with remaining 2 tablespoons sugar, and let stand 15 minutes. Cut torte into 8 wedges and serve with strawberries spooned on top.
• *Available at Italian markets and specialty foods shops.