Cherry Almond Bars
Indulge in the perfect blend of sweet and nutty with these irresistible Cherry Almond Bars, a delightful dessert that’s as easy to make as it is delicious. Featuring a buttery shortbread crust, a vibrant layer of cherry preserves, and a crumbly almond-studded topping, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between tart and sweet. Ready in under an hour and serving up to 12 portions, these bars are ideal for holidays, potlucks, or whenever you’re craving a treat bursting with flavor. With a touch of almond extract for added depth and an optional powdered sugar garnish for a touch of elegance, these Cherry Almond Bars are destined to become your new go-to dessert. Perfect for fans of fruit desserts and nutty confections, these bars are a crowd-pleaser everyone will adore!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 170 grams unsalted butter
- 150 grams granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 250 grams all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 250 grams cherry preserves
- 50 grams sliced almonds
- 15 grams powdered sugar (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a 9x9-inch (23x23 cm) baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
In a large bowl, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy using a hand or stand mixer.
Mix in the vanilla extract and almond extract until well combined.
Sift the all-purpose flour and salt together, then gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until a crumbly dough forms.
Reserve 1/3 of the dough for the topping and press the remaining dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the crust.
Spread the cherry preserves evenly over the crust, leaving a slight border around the edges.
Crumble the reserved dough over the cherry layer and sprinkle the sliced almonds evenly on top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the preserves are bubbling slightly at the edges.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan. Transfer to a cutting board and slice into 12 bars.
If desired, dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3837 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 173.3 g | 222% | |
| Saturated Fat | 87.0 g | 435% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 376 mg | 125% | |
| Sodium | 1209 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 554.1 g | 201% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.4 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 330.3 g | ||
| Protein | 38.3 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 221 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 13.4 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 697 mg | 15% | |
*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.
