Indulge in the delightful Cranberry Bliss Bars, a delectable treat inspired by the iconic Starbucks creation. These luscious bars are a harmonious blend of sweet and tangy flavors, featuring a buttery shortbread crust, a creamy cheesecake filling swirled with tangy cranberries, and a delicate oat crumb topping. Each bite offers a symphony of textures, from the crumbly crust to the smooth cheesecake and the chewy cranberries. Whether you're a fan of Starbucks' Cranberry Bliss Bars or simply seeking a delightful homemade dessert, this recipe will satisfy your cravings.
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CRANBERRY BLISS BARS {STARBUCKS COPYCAT RECIPE}
Cranberry Bliss Bars - a homemade version of the popular Starbucks treat! These taste just like the original, and are easy to make right at home!
Provided by Ashlyn Edwards | Belle of the Kitchen
Categories Dessert
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 15x10 or 13x9 inch jelly roll pan or rimmed cookie sheet with parchment paper. *see notes
- Beat together melted butter and brown sugar over medium speed with an electric mixer. Add in eggs, 1 tsp orange extract, and 1 tsp vanilla extract and beat until mixed well. Add in ground ginger, baking powder, salt, and flour, beating until just blended. Don't overmix.
- Stir in white chocolate chips and Craisins by hand. Spread evenly into the bottom of prepared pan. Bake in preheated oven for 18-22 minutes until set and golden brown at the edges. Don't overbake or bars will be hard. Remove from oven and place pan on a wire rack to cool. Allow bars to cool completely before topping with frosting.
- To make the frosting, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar together with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add 1/2 tsp orange extract and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract and mix well. Top cooled bars with frosting. Sprinkle with chopped Craisins and drizzle white chocolate over the top with a fork. I dip my fork into the chocolate then shake it gently over the top of the bars to create little streaks. You can either slice right away and enjoy, or place the bars in the refrigerator for about an hour (what I like to do) to help them set up before cutting. Cut into triangles and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 kcal, Carbohydrate 39 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 163 mg, Sugar 29 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CRANBERRY BLISS BARS (STARBUCKS COPYCAT)
You'll find these bars at Starbucks during special holidays. The texture is like a chewy brownie, but the flavors include white chocolate, zesty orange, and cranberry, finished with a cream cheese frosting. NOTES - this recipe uses a 10x15 pan. One of the photos shows you how to make the right cuts to create signature triangle shapes. Nov. 2013 note - the bars bought from Starbucks have gone down-hill this year with icing that is flavorless and no real ginger flavor to the bars. Skip Starbucks and make your own! For Valentine's Day, I used a heart-shaped cookie cutter and tinted the icing pink. They were beautiful!
Provided by CookinDiva
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 2h40m
Yield 40 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees (325 for a glass or dark pan). Prepare a 10x15 by lining it with parchment paper or use a non-stick spray.
- BARS: With an electric mixer, beat together softened butter and sugars 3-5 minutes until light; gently blend in eggs and orange extract (don't overbeat eggs). Add the flour, baking powder, and ginger and beat briefly. Add the cranberries and chips, stirring just until incorporated.
- Spread thick batter in prepared 10x15 pan. Bake 350 for 20-24 minutes until light brown AT EDGES and a skewer tests clean. Don't overbake or your bars will be dry. Let it cool completely. NOTE: If you use a 9x13 pan, the bars will be thicker and will take 26-28 minutes.
- FROSTING: Blend cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add orange extract and confectioners sugar and beat until frosting is fluffy and spreadable (adding 1 t. milk if needed). Spread evenly over COOLED bars.
- GARNISH: Use a zester to remove rind from an orange; sprinkle zest over frosted bars. Chop 1/3 cup Craisins coarsely; sprinkle over frosted bars.
- DRIZZLE: Mix white chocolate and oil in a glass measuring cup. Microwave 1 minute; stirring every 15 seconds until melted. Use a fork or whisk to drizzle the white chocolate diagonally across the bars.
- Allow one hour for the white chocolate to set before cutting. **To make signature Starbuck triangles, cut into 20 large squares (5 cuts by 4 cuts with the knife). Then cut each square in half diagonally to create triangles.
Tips:
- Use fresh or frozen cranberries for the best flavor.
- If you don't have a food processor, you can use a blender or a pastry cutter to combine the ingredients for the crust.
- Be sure to press the crust firmly into the pan so that it doesn't crumble when you cut the bars.
- Bake the bars until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Let the bars cool completely before cutting them into squares.
- Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Conclusion:
These Cranberry Bliss Bars are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be made ahead of time, which makes them a great option for busy holidays. The combination of tart cranberries, sweet white chocolate, and tangy orange zest is sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give these Cranberry Bliss Bars a try.
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