Description
Fresh cherry almond bars are a vibrant and delicious dessert that perfectly balances the sweetness of cherries with the crunch of almonds, all encased in a buttery crust. Ideal for summer picnics or cozy family gatherings, these bars are easy to make and will leave everyone craving more. Enjoy a taste of summer with every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and halved
- 1 cup sliced almonds
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix well.
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl; gradually add to the butter mixture until fully incorporated.
- Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Toss fresh cherries with sliced almonds in a separate bowl and spread them over the crust.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool completely before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg