Vanilla-Roasted Rhubarb and Strawberries

A delightful spring dessert combining tart rhubarb and sweet strawberries, roasted with vanilla and bourbon until tender. Served with Greek yogurt, honey, and pistachios for a perfect balance of flavors and textures.

4 servings
30 min

Ingredients

  • 4 stalks rhubarb
  • 12 large strawberries
  • ¼ cup bourbon or water
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 piece vanilla bean
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • ¼ cup pistachios

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Combine rhubarb, strawberries, bourbon, and sugar in a medium bowl. Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean. Cut bean into 4 pieces and add to bowl; stir mixture until sugar begins to dissolve.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Place four 16x12" sheets of parchment paper, or heavy-duty foil if grilling, on a work surface. Divide mixture evenly among sheets, arranging on one side of each sheet. Fold parchment over mixture and crimp edges tightly to form a sealed packet. DO AHEAD: Foil packets can be made 4 hours ahead; parchment packets should not be made ahead. Chill. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before continuing.

    10 min

  3. 3.

    Preheat oven to 425°F. Place packets on a small rimmed baking sheet. Alternatively, build a medium fire in a charcoal grill, or heat a gas grill to medium-high. Bake or grill packets until rhubarb is tender but not mushy (carefully open 1 packet to check; steam will escape), 10-12 minutes for thinner rhubarb, 14-16 minutes for thicker. Carefully cut open packets. Transfer mixture to bowls. Top with yogurt, honey, and pistachios.

    15 min

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