Description
Indulgent cherry bliss bars bring sweet nostalgia from family kitchens, offering a perfect balance of tart cherries and buttery crumble. Delicate layers melt together, creating an irresistible dessert that connects memories and comfort in one delightful bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
Flavor and Moisture:
- 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and coat a 15x10x1-inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- Using an electric mixer, blend butter and sugar until achieving a whipped, airy consistency.
- Incorporate eggs individually, then mix in vanilla and almond extracts thoroughly.
- Sift together flour and salt in a separate mixing container, then gradually fold into the creamy butter mixture.
- Distribute 3 cups of batter evenly across the prepared pan, creating a smooth base layer.
- Gently spread cherry pie filling over the initial batter layer, ensuring uniform coverage.
- Delicately drop remaining batter spoonfuls across the cherry filling, creating a rustic, marbled appearance.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick that emerges clean.
- Remove from oven and allow bars to cool completely on a wire cooling rack.
- Prepare the glaze by whisking powdered sugar, vanilla extract, almond extract, and milk until achieving a silky, pourable consistency.
- Once bars have reached room temperature, drizzle the glaze elegantly across the surface.
- Allow glaze to set for 10-15 minutes, then slice into squares and serve.
Notes
- Precision matters when measuring ingredients, as baking requires exact proportions for perfect texture and flavor.
- Use room temperature butter and eggs to ensure smoother mixing and more consistent batter consistency.
- Fresh, high-quality cherry pie filling elevates the taste, so choose a premium brand or make homemade filling for enhanced flavor.
- For gluten-free adaptation, swap all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to maintain the bar’s delicate structure.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg