Yield: 24 bars
Strawberry Almond Bars
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Total Time
35 minutes
These Strawberry Almond Bars have a crunchy almond crust, chewy strawberry filling, and a creamy cheesecake topping. Perfect for holidays or weekend brunches!
Ingredients
For the crust:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup ground almonds
For the Filling:
- ¾ cup strawberry preserves
For the topping:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ tsp almond extract
- ¼ cup sliced almonds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, combine the melted butter with flour, powdered sugar, and ground almonds. Mix until crumbly. Press into the bottom of 13x9 baking dish.
- Spread the strawberry preserves into the bottom of the crust, being careful not to touch the sides of the pan.
- In a small mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese with powdered sugar and almond extract until smooth. Spoon it into a pastry bag (I used tip 48) and make diagonal lines onto the top of the strawberry preserves. Sprinkle with sliced almonds.
- Bake for about 20-25 minutes, until crust is lightly browned. Cool completely. Refrigerate until ready to serve. ENJOY!
Notes
- To freeze, allow bars to cool completely. Cut into squares and place on a cookie sheet in the freezer for about 30 minutes. Remove from cookie sheet and slide them into a freezer safe gallon sized ziploc bag. Freeze until ready to enjoy. Thaw in refrigerator and enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
24Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 163Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 31mgCarbohydrates: 17gFiber: 1gSugar: 10gProtein: 3g
*Nutrition facts are an estimate and not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietitian for special diet advice.