Sweet Cherry Almond Bars
Jun 12, 2023 07:24 AM
Sweet Cherry Almond Bars are a fantastic summer dessert. A buttery almond shortbread crust shows off juicy fresh cherries to perfection.
These bars feature a buttery almond crust layered with a sweet cherry filling and topped with a crunchy almond streusel. The combination of tart cherries and nutty almonds creates a heavenly flavor profile. Whether enjoyed as a dessert or a sweet indulgence, these bars are a perfect way to celebrate the abundance of fresh cherries.
Ingredients:
FRUIT FILLING
- 14 ounces pitted sweet cherries, halved or rough chopped (about 2 1/2 cups)
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch
SHORTBREAD DOUGH
- 1 cup flour
- 1/4 cup almond flour, or almond meal
- 1/2 cup sugar
- pinch salt
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1/2 cup (4 ounces) cold unsalted butter, cut in pieces
TOPPING
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
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