5 Layer Amaretto Blueberry Vanilla Bars
Introducing your new favorite dessert obsession: 5 Layer Amaretto Blueberry Vanilla Bars! These indulgent bars combine a buttery shortbread crust, a luscious cream cheese layer, and a juicy burst of blueberries infused with a splash of amaretto liqueur, all crowned with a golden oat streusel topping. Drizzled with a creamy vanilla glaze for the ultimate finishing touch, every bite is a dreamy balance of sweetness, tang, and crunch. Perfectly tailored for potlucks, dinner parties, or an elevated afternoon treat, this recipe is as stunning as it is delicious. With a prep time of just 25 minutes and easy step-by-step instructions, you’ll have a dazzling dessert ready to impress. Be sure to serve these blueberry-amaretto bars at room temperature or chilled for an irresistible crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, melted
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 8 ounces Cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cup Powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 2 cups Blueberries, fresh or frozen
- 2 tablespoons Amaretto liqueur
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar, packed
- 0.75 cup Rolled oats
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 2 tablespoons Milk
- 0.5 cup Powdered sugar (for glaze)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a little overhang for easy removal later.
In a mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, granulated sugar, flour, and salt. Stir until a crumbly dough forms. Press this mixture firmly into the prepared baking pan to create the shortbread base. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until just golden. Let it cool slightly.
While the crust is baking, prepare the cream cheese layer. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Spread this mixture evenly over the cooled shortbread crust.
For the blueberry layer, mix the blueberries and amaretto liqueur in a small bowl. Spread this mixture evenly over the cream cheese layer.
To make the streusel topping, combine brown sugar, oats, and flour in a bowl. Cut in the chilled butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the blueberries.
Bake the assembled bars for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the blueberries are bubbling. Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the pan.
While the bars cool, prepare the vanilla glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, remaining teaspoon of vanilla, and milk until smooth. Adjust consistency with more milk if needed.
Once the bars are completely cooled, drizzle the vanilla glaze over the top. Use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan and cut them into 12 squares or rectangles to serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6017 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 375.5 g | 481% | |
| Saturated Fat | 231.6 g | 1158% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1029 mg | 343% | |
| Sodium | 1411 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 618.3 g | 225% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.1 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 374.2 g | ||
| Protein | 55.8 g | 112% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 507 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 16.5 mg | 92% | |
| Potassium | 1247 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
