Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Almond Cherry Streusel Bars, a perfect blend of nutty almond flavors and sweet-tart cherries. These scrumptious bars are easy to make and ideal for any occasion, from picnics to family gatherings. With their crumbly streusel topping and luscious cherry filling, they are sure to impress your guests and keep them coming back for more. Enjoy them warm with ice cream or at room temperature with a cup of coffee or tea. Simple yet satisfying, these bars transform fresh or frozen cherries into a dessert that everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter (cut into cubes)
- 1/2 cup almond paste (about 3 oz)
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds
- 1/4 cup water
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch (increase to 3 scant tablespoons if using frozen cherries)
- 4 cups pitted sweet cherries (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- pinch salt
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 teaspoons milk
- 1/8 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9 inch baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add cold butter and almond paste; mix until crumbly. Press half into the baking pan.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine water, lemon juice, cornstarch, cherries, sugar, butter, and salt until thickened.
- Pour cherry mixture over the crust and sprinkle remaining crumb mixture on top.
- Bake for about 42 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely before cutting into squares.
- For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and almond extract; drizzle over cooled bars.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 42 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Use fresh cherries for the best flavor; if using frozen ones, drain excess moisture. Chill your butter before mixing for a flakier crust. Feel free to experiment with different nuts like walnuts or pecans for added flavor.