Almond Creme Bars
Indulge in the buttery, nutty delight of Almond Creme Bars—a decadent treat that combines a tender shortbread crust with a luscious cream cheese filling, topped with sliced almonds and finished with a delicate vanilla glaze. These rich bars are bursting with the warm, aromatic essence of pure almond extract, making them an irresistible dessert for almond lovers. Perfectly balanced in texture and sweetness, they’re ideal for everything from festive gatherings to casual afternoon snacks. With just 20 minutes of prep time and straightforward steps, this crowd-pleasing recipe is both elegant and easy to make. Whether served as a holiday dessert or a simple indulgence, Almond Creme Bars are sure to be a hit!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 8 ounces Cream cheese
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Pure almond extract
- 0.5 cup Sliced almonds
- 2 tablespoons Milk
- 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup of unsalted butter and 0.5 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add 2 cups of all-purpose flour and 0.25 teaspoon of salt to the bowl and mix until the dough comes together.
Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan to form the crust. Bake for 15 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
While the crust cools, prepare the filling. In a medium-sized bowl, beat 8 ounces of cream cheese until smooth.
Add 1 cup of powdered sugar, 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon of almond extract to the cream cheese. Mix until fully combined and creamy.
Spread the filling evenly over the partially baked crust.
Sprinkle 0.5 cup of sliced almonds evenly over the top of the filling.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 more minutes, or until the filling is set and the almonds are lightly toasted.
While the bars are cooling, prepare the glaze by mixing 0.25 cup of powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of milk, and 0.5 teaspoon of vanilla extract in a small bowl.
Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bars for an extra touch of sweetness.
Once cooled and the glaze has set, cut into squares or rectangles to serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3848 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 218.8 g | 281% | |
| Saturated Fat | 106.9 g | 535% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 699 mg | 233% | |
| Sodium | 1445 mg | 63% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 431.2 g | 157% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.6 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 230.5 g | ||
| Protein | 60.7 g | 121% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.7 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 545 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 14.8 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 1226 mg | 26% | |
*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.
