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Strawberry Almond Bars Recipe

These Strawberry Almond Bars have a crunchy almond crust, chewy strawberry filling, and a creamy cheesecake topping. Perfect for holidays or weekend brunches!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 24 bars
Calories: 163 kcal
Course: Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

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 teaspoon almond extract
  • ¼ cup sliced almonds

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. 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.
  3. Spread the strawberry preserves into the bottom of the crust, being careful not to touch the sides of the pan.
  4. 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.
  5. Bake for about 20-25 minutes, until crust is lightly browned. Cool completely. Refrigerate until ready to serve. ENJOY!

Notes

  • You can lightly wet your fingertips with water to help you press the crumbly crust into the pan without it sticking to you.
  • Full-fat cream cheese will give you the best flavor for the cheesecake topping. It also helps to use the cream cheese that comes in blocks, not tubs.
  • Toast the nuts for the top of the bars prior to using for extra flavor.
  • A plastic disposable knife can help you cut the bars and get clean lines. A regular knife works too, but you might need to wipe it between cuts to get the clean lines.
  • Bars should be stored, covered, in the refrigerator. They will keep for 3-4 days. They taste great cold straight from the fridge!
  • See blog post for more recipe tips and tricks.
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Nutrition Information

Serving 1bar Calories 163kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Cholesterol 15mg (5%) Sodium 31mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 10g (20%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24bars

Amount Per Serving

Calories 163

% Daily Value*

Serving 1bar
Calories 163kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 31mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 10g 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.