Rhubarb-Strawberry Compote with Vanilla Whipped Cream

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A sweet-tart compote made with fresh rhubarb and strawberries, paired with light vanilla whipped cream for a perfect spring dessert. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, layers rhubarb, strawberries, sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 6, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 6 American cuisine 150 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup rhubarb (cut into 1/2-inch pieces), 1 cup strawberries (quartered), 1/2 cup sugar, and 1/4 cup water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
  2. Step 2: Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rhubarb is tender and mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
  3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk 1/4 cup heavy cream, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until soft peaks form (about 2 minutes with electric mixer).
  4. Step 4: Mix 1/4 cup cornstarch with 1/4 cup cold water to make a slurry, then stir into rhubarb mixture. Cook for 1 more minute until thickened and glossy.
  5. Step 5: Divide warm compote into 6 dessert dishes, top with a dollop of vanilla whipped cream, and serve immediately.

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