Indulge in a symphony of flavors and textures with our delectable White Chocolate Cranberry Almond Bars, a delightful treat that combines the perfect balance of sweetness, tanginess, and crunch. Picture layers of buttery shortbread crust, chewy cranberry filling, and a luscious white chocolate glaze, all topped with toasted almonds. These irresistible bars are not only a feast for the taste buds but also a visual masterpiece, making them ideal for any occasion.
In addition to the classic White Chocolate Cranberry Almond Bars, this article also offers variations to cater to different preferences. For a zesty twist, try the Lemon Cranberry Almond Bars, where the tartness of lemon complements the sweetness of white chocolate. If you're a chocolate lover, the Double Chocolate Cranberry Almond Bars are a must-try, featuring a rich and decadent chocolate filling.
WHITE CHOCOLATE CRANBERRY BARS
White chocolate, walnuts and cranberries team up in these bars - a lip smacking Christmas dessert.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h45m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Line 13x9-inch pan with foil, leaving 2 inches of foil overhanging at 2 opposite sides of pan; spray foil with cooking spray.
- In large bowl, beat butter and brown sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Beat in eggs and vanilla. On low speed, beat in flour, baking powder and salt until blended. Stir in baking chips, walnuts and cranberries. Spread in pan.
- Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown and set. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack. Use foil to lift from pan. Cut into 6 rows by 4 rows.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 34 g, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 125 mg
WHITE CHOCOLATE CRANBERRY ALMOND TART
A sweet white chocolate drizzle perfectly balances the tangy cranberries in my signature holiday dessert. I also make this tart for local coffee houses and restaurants. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h15m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. Place almonds and sugar in a food processor; pulse until almonds are ground. Add flour and salt; pulse until blended. Transfer mixture to a small bowl; stir in melted butter and cream. Press onto bottom and up sides of an ungreased 9-in. fluted tart pan with removable bottom., Bake 15-18 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from oven; sprinkle baking chips evenly over bottom. Cool on a wire rack., In a saucepan, combine filling ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, simmer, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Pour over baking chips., Bake 20-25 minutes or until filling is bubbly and crust is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate 2 hours or until cold. , In a microwave, melt baking chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over tart. Sprinkle with almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 393 calories, Fat 18g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 115mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
CHOCOLATE-GLAZED ALMOND BARS
With a moist almond filling and a flaky golden crust, these bars are sure to be the perfect dessert for a garden get-together. -Robin Hart North Brunswick, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 40 bars.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Pat into a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until edges are lightly browned., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk the egg whites, sugar and almond filling until blended. Stir in almonds. Pour over crust. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until set. Cool completely on a wire rack. , In a microwave, melt chocolate; stir until smooth. Drizzle over top. Let stand until set. Cut into bars. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 70mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
WHITE CHOCOLATE CRANBERRY BARS
This is pretty close to the Cranberry Bliss Bars they sell at Starbucks®, but I think these are way better!
Provided by fastuart
Time 4h15m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Generously grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- Prepare cake: Beat brown sugar and butter with an electric mixer until smooth. Add eggs, vanilla, ginger, and salt; beat until well combined. Gradually beat in flour until smooth. Stir in cranberries and white chocolate chips with a spoon. Pour batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven until light brown, 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool, about 30 to 45 minutes.
- Prepare frosting: Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla with an electric mixer until smooth.
- Spread frosting over cooled cake, then sprinkle chopped cranberries over top. Let sit for 3 hours. Cut in thirds down the length of the pan, then in quarters across the width. Then cut each square diagonally to create 24 triangular pieces.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.8 calories, Carbohydrate 35.9 g, Cholesterol 50.2 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 55.7 mg, Sugar 28.6 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality white chocolate for the best flavor. You can use chips, bars, or even couverture.
- If you don't have sweetened condensed milk, you can make your own by simmering 1 cup of sugar and 1/4 cup of water in a saucepan over low heat until the sugar dissolves. Then, stir in 1 cup of milk powder and cook until the mixture thickens.
- Be sure to toast the almonds before adding them to the bars. This will bring out their flavor and make them more crunchy.
- If you don't have a food processor, you can chop the cranberries and almonds by hand. Just be sure to chop them finely so that they distribute evenly throughout the bars.
- Line the baking pan with parchment paper to make it easier to remove the bars once they're baked.
- Let the bars cool completely before cutting them into pieces. This will help prevent them from crumbling.
Conclusion:
These white chocolate cranberry almond bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They're perfect for any occasion, from potlucks to bake sales. They're also a great way to use up leftover white chocolate. So next time you're looking for a sweet snack, give these bars a try!
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