Warm and fruity Strawberry Rhubarb Dessert is best topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. It’s the ultimate late spring or summertime treat!

It’s rhubarb season! If you are a fan of rhubarb like I am, you love when rhubarb starts popping up in the farmers market and grocery store in the early summer months. This strawberry rhubarb dessert recipe is filled with delicious ingredients like marshmallows, fresh rhubarb, and creamy butter, this Strawberry Rhubarb Cobbler is an absolute hit at parties and get-togethers. You will want to keep this recipe handy because you will be asked for it over and over!

This inviting dessert can be topped with ice cream or whipped cream for a deliciously warm and cold pairing. Try it with my Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream recipe.

Want more easy dessert recipes to try? Try my Honey Bun Cake, Cowboy Cookies (with Brown Butter), or my Lemon Crumb Muffins with Lemon Glaze!

WHAT MAKES STRAWBERRY RHUBARB DESSERT SO EASY?

White cake mix and strawberry jello aren’t just fun ingredients – they also make this recipe so painless. You might even have a lot of these yummy components already in your fridge and pantry.

Although this dessert is filled with juicy ruby red deliciousness, the top layer actually has a soft crunchiness. The flavor of sweet strawberries blend perfectly with the taste of tart rhubarb. It really has everything you would ever want in a baked treat.

Using strawberry jello and cake mix, makes this dessert similar to a strawberry rhubarb dump cake – although it doesn’t have a “cake texture” in the true sense fo the word. It is a great mix between a dump cake, a rhubarb crisp and a strawberry rhubarb cobbler.

Looking for more sweet fruit recipes? Try my Lemon Rhubarb Bundt Cake or my Blueberry Streusel Dessert Pizza!

INGREDIENTS FOR STRAWBERRY RHUBARB COBBLER RECIPE

This recipe uses a handful of simple ingredients that you may already have in the refrigerator or pantry! For the full measurements, scroll down to the recipe card.

Rhubarb: This vegetable is truly a delightful balance of sweet and sour, making it perfect for desserts!
Marshmallows: Can use either 1 cup of miniature marshmallows or 10 regular marshmallows, quartered. the marshmallows add to the sweetness of the dessert.
Sugar: Mixed with the strawberry jello, sugar also helps balance out the tartness of the rhubarb.
Strawberry Jello: Adding jello gives you tons of strawberry flavor in a snap!
White Cake Mix: Helps to make this recipe so simple! Can substitute yellow cake mix if preferred.
Butter: Creates light and tender texture to the dessert.
Water: Brings all of the elements of the cobbler together, adding moistness and tenderness to the rhubarb while it bakes.

HOW TO MAKE THE BEST STRAWBERRY RHUBARB DUMB CAKE

My recipe for this rhubarb dessert is so incredibly easy to prepare! To see even more detailed steps, please scroll down to the recipe card.

PREP

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9×13″ baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.

FILL

Place rhubarb in the bottom of the baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Top evenly with marshmallows.

SPRINKLE

Mix together dry jello and sugar, and sprinkle over the marshmallows and rhubarb.

MIX

In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the cake mix and the melted butter until crumbly.

POUR

Sprinkle crumbled mixture over the top. Pour water over the top.

BAKE

Bake for one hour. The top will be a nice golden brown color.

SERVE

Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.

STORE

Store leftovers in the refrigerator, in an airtight contain, or cover the baking dish with plastic wrap for up to 4 days.

LOVE IT? PIN IT!

Don’t forget where you found this sweet treat! Pin it to your favorite easy recipes board on Pinterest before you go!

A QUICK NOTE ABOUT RHUBARB

Rhubarb is a great dark green leafy vegetable. It’s not citrus but it is sourer than a lemon or lime.

As an ingredient in pies and jams, it has been the secret to success for centuries. However, you have to know a bit about using rhubarb if you aren’t familiar. Especially when cooking and baking with fresh rhubarb.

For starters, do not cook with the leaves. Toss them in your compost or trash. I know it seems like those dark green leaves would be fun to try in a salad, but they are super high in oxalic acid.

IS RHUBARB POISONOUS?

Not poisonous, but oxalic acid is only good in very small amounts. Too much should be avoided.

Oxalic acid s known to be a root cause of kidney stones. You definitely don’t want to go down that road. So best to just remove the spine and dispose of the green leaves properly. The spine is safe to eat. The leaves definitely are not.

Luckily, if you are planning on using canned or frozen rhubarb then no worries.

WHAT DOES RHUBARB TASTE LIKE?

Rhubarb is definitely described as sour. Its tart flavor can feel citrusy, but it will make you pucker like if you were eating a tart green apple or green grape! That is why many people will pair them with strawberries, to bring out the sweetness in desserts.

IS RHUBARB GOOD FOR YOU?

Don’t let the leafy greens of the rhubarb plants scare you off. The stalks are fine. In fact, they are super high in lots of things you do need, like fiber, vitamin C, and many essential minerals, like manganese, potassium, calcium, and vitamin K.

OTHER SWEET RECIPES TO ENJOY

I have all sorts of desserts that use rhubarb, and fresh strawberries in them. Fruits desserts and fruit crisps have been a long time favorite of mine.

Favorite Rhubarb Recipes:

Lemon Rhubarb Bundt Cake
Fresh Rhubarb Cake
Grandma’s Rhubarb Pie – If you are used to strawberry rhubarb pie, give this one a try! It gets its sweetness from plump golden raisins! Plus a homemade pie crust, too!
Rhubarb Crumble Bars – (pictured above) the crisp topping on these will make you swoon!

Favorite Fruit Desserts:

Strawberry Cake
Strawberry Sour Cream Crumb Pie Bars
Fresh Strawberry Pie
Easy Lemon Raspberry Bundt Cake
Cherry Filled Coffee Cake
Apple Crisp – the crumble topping on this fruit crisp is made with old-fashioned oats. A perfect dessert any time of the year!

Ready to bake up this simple rhubarb cobbler recipe? Let’s get to it!

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