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Strawberry Almond Bars

Teresa Ambra
These luscious bars are a great summer treat for backyard barbecues and family picnics. Strawberry Almond Bars are filled with strawberries, almonds and vanilla chips. The cream cheese icing uses pureed strawberries making this delectable dessert bar outstanding in flavor and texture.
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Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Cookies, Brownies and Bars, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24
Calories 264 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 9x13" glass baking dish
  • 1 large mixing bowl
  • 1 electric mixer
  • 1 medium mixing bowl
  • 1 wooden spoon
  • 1 sharp knife to cut strawberries
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • 1 blender

Ingredients
  

BARS:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
  • 1-1/2 cups UNBLEACHED all-purpose flour bleached flour toughens baked goods
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 cup premiere vanilla chips
  • 1/2 cup pureed strawberries see note
  • 1 cup strawberries diced
  • 1 cup almonds sliced

STRAWBERRY CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:

  • 2 tbsp. unsalted butter softened
  • 4 oz. pkg. cream cheese softened
  • 5 oz. frozen strawberries in syrup thawed and pureed
  • 1/4 tsp. strawberry extract
  • 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 8 strawberries sliced or whole strawberries for garnish

Instructions
 

BARS:

  • In a mixing bowl, cream butter, sugars, eggs, vanilla, pureed strawberries, baking powder and salt with an electric mixer; mix well. 
  • Add flour, vanilla chips and almonds. 
  • Stir to combine.
  • Gently stir in strawberries.
  • Spread into greased 9x13” glass baking dish.
  • Bake at 350° for 45-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. 
  • Cool before adding frosting. 

STRAWBERRY CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:

  • Beat butter and cream cheese with mixer until smooth and creamy.
  • Beat in 2 tablespoons of the pureed strawberries and the strawberry extract.
  • Gradually add in the powdered sugar and beat until you reach the desired consistency.
  • Frost bars.
  • Refrigerate.
  • Garnish with fresh strawberry slices, or whole strawberries, before serving, as desired.

Notes

NOTE: Thaw a 10-oz. container of sweetened strawberries. Place in blender and puree about 15 seconds. Measure out ½ cup. Use remaining pureed strawberries in smoothies or for another use.
 
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Nutrition

Calories: 264kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 139mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 1gSugar: 36gVitamin A: 179IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 73mgIron: 1mg
Keyword almonds, cookie, cream cheese, dessert, strawberries, vanilla chips
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