Raspberry Almond Bars
Indulge in the perfect balance of tart, sweet, and nutty flavors with these irresistible Raspberry Almond Bars. Featuring a buttery, crumbly shortbread base enhanced with the rich nuttiness of ground almonds, these bars are layered with a luscious spread of raspberry jam and topped with golden, toasted sliced almonds for a satisfying crunch. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a handful of pantry staples, this dessert is both simple to make and delightfully elegant. Perfect for holiday gatherings, teatime treats, or as an everyday sweet indulgence, these bars can be dusted with powdered sugar for an added touch of charm. Whether you serve them warm or at room temperature, Raspberry Almond Bars are bound to impress with their texture, flavor, and visual appeal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2.25 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup Ground almonds (almond flour)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.75 cup Raspberry jam
- 0.5 cup Sliced almonds
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a slight overhang for easy removal later.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Mix in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground almonds, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix until the dough resembles coarse crumbs.
Set aside 1 cup of the dough for the crumb topping and press the remaining dough firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust base.
Spread the raspberry jam evenly over the crust, leaving about a 1/4-inch border along the edges.
Crumble the reserved dough over the jam layer, then 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 filling is bubbly.
Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
Once cooled, lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang and cut into 12 squares or rectangles.
Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3740 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 162.9 g | 209% | |
| Saturated Fat | 61.0 g | 305% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 635 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 528.7 g | 192% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.4 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 290.3 g | ||
| Protein | 53.6 g | 107% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 404 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 17.1 mg | 95% | |
| Potassium | 1242 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.
