Icelandic Rhubarb Crumble with Skyr
A delightful dessert featuring tart Icelandic rhubarb baked under a sweet, buttery crumble topping, served with a dollop of creamy skyr.

๐ง Ingredients
- 700 g Fresh rhubarb(trimmed and chopped into 1-inch pieces)
- 150 g Granulated sugar(for the filling)
- 200 g All-purpose flour(for the crumble)
- 50 g Rolled oats(for the crumble)
- 100 g Brown sugar(packed, for the crumble)
- 125 g Butter(cold, cubed)
- 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
- 200 g Skyr(for serving)
๐จโ๐ณ Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180ยฐC (350ยฐF).
๐ก Tip: Ensure the oven is fully preheated before baking. - 2
In a large bowl, toss the chopped rhubarb with granulated sugar and cinnamon until evenly coated.
๐ก Tip: Taste a piece of rhubarb; if it's very tart, you might add a little more sugar. - 3
Spread the rhubarb mixture evenly into a baking dish (approx. 20x20 cm or similar).
๐ก Tip: A glass or ceramic baking dish works well. - 4
In a separate bowl, combine the flour, rolled oats, and brown sugar for the crumble topping.
๐ก Tip: Make sure the brown sugar is well incorporated. - 5
Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use your fingertips or a pastry blender to rub the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
๐ก Tip: Work quickly to keep the butter cold. - 6
Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the rhubarb mixture in the baking dish.
๐ก Tip: Ensure the entire surface is covered. - 7
Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the rhubarb is tender and bubbling.
๐ก Tip: If the topping browns too quickly, you can loosely tent it with foil. - 8
Let the crumble cool slightly for about 10-15 minutes before serving.
๐ก Tip: This allows the filling to set slightly. - 9
Serve warm with a generous dollop of skyr.
๐ก Tip: Skyr provides a lovely creamy contrast to the tart rhubarb.
๐ก Pro Tips
- โIcelandic rhubarb is known for its tartness, so don't be afraid of the sugar quantity.
- โFor an extra crunch, add some chopped nuts like almonds or walnuts to the crumble topping.
- โIf fresh rhubarb is unavailable, frozen rhubarb can be used, but you may need to adjust the baking time slightly.
โจ Twist Ideas
Inspiration for your own version of this recipe
- Add a splash of vanilla extract to the rhubarb filling.
- Serve with a drizzle of honey or maple syrup.