Day: March 14, 2022

Best Ever Cranberry Bars Recipe

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Best Ever Cranberry Bars Recipe – If you love cranberry or fruity desserts in general, this recipe is for you. A buttery crust with a delectable cranberry filling and a dusting of powdered sugar… so good!


This is probably the best make-ahead dessert I’ve made in a long time. These bars need a couple of hours to set up and are even better if left to rest in the fridge overnight. The cranberry flavor gets a lot more intense and develops beautifully.

If you aren’t a big cranberry fan, you could make these bars using a juice from any other fruit like pomegranate or grape as well. Just make sure it’s 100% juice. Talk about versatility.

Not only do I love the taste of these bars, but I adore their color as well. The powdered sugar on top makes them looks extra dreamy. Perfect for the season we’re in right now. Gah, I might just have to go and snag another one. I just can’t resist.


Best Ever Cranberry Bars Recipe

These bars are bursting with cranberry flavor. Such a refreshing yet satisfying treat!

Total time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 16 bars

Ingredients


For the Crust

  • 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature

For the Filling

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons cranberry juice (100%)
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • confectioners’ sugar, for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking pan with nonstick spray.
  2. Start by preparing the crust. In the bowl of your stand mixer (with the paddle attachment), combine confectioners’ sugar and flour. Mix in butter until fully combined and dough forms. Using your hands press dough into the prepared pan in an even layer. Cover with a sheet of parchment paper. Place in the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes.
  3. While the crust is baking, prepare the filling. In a medium bowl, whisk together four and sugar. Add cranberry juice and orange zest and stir to dissolve sugar.
  4. In a separate bowl whisk eggs and egg yolk as well as the salt. Then add to the cranberry mixture and whisk until fully combined. When the crust is done baking, remove the parchment paper and pour cranberry mixture onto the hot crust (don’t remove pan from the oven, but pull out the oven rack instead). Return to the oven and reduce temperature to 300 degrees F. Let bake for 30-40 minutes or until filling is set (no longer wobbly). Remove from the oven and let cool completely, about 2 hours. Cover and place in the fridge until ready to serve, or at least for another hours. Cut into bars and cover with powdered sugar.

Notes

  • Bars will keep up to 4 days stored in the fridge.

Best Ever Dreamy Strawberry Coconut Bars Recipe

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Best Ever Dreamy Strawberry Coconut Bars Recipe – A super Easy and Buttery Crust topped with Strawberry Jelly and finished with a Coconut Crumble.



When I think of sweet treats perfect for summer, the first two things that come to mind are coconut and strawberries.

Both of these beautiful ingredients are the star of my dreamy bars. It all starts with a super easy and buttery crust that’s topped with strawberry jelly and finished with a coconut crumble.

The flavors of strawberry and toasted coconut work so well together. I could have easily devoured half a pan of these yummy treats in one sitting. Not only do they taste amazing, but your home will smell beyond incredible. They are light enough to prevent any feeling of heaviness, but extremely satisfying at the same time. I hope you will love them as much as we did!


Best Ever Dreamy Strawberry Coconut Bars Recipe

A super Easy and Buttery Crust topped with Strawberry Jelly and finished with a Coconut Crumble.

Total time: 1hour
Servings: 12-16 bars

Ingredients


For the Crust:

  • 1⅓ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup strawberry jelly or jam

For the Coconut Crumble:

  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease an 8-x-8-inch baking pan with nonstick spray. Set aside
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and baking powder. Using a rubber spatula, add large egg and mix to combine. Add softened butter and mix until dough forms. Press into prepared pan and place in the oven. Bake for 15 minutes. Spread strawberry jelly over the warm crust.
  3. Next, combine brown sugar, coconut flakes, flour, and baking powder. Pour melted butter over the dry ingredients and stir to combine. Drop mixture evenly over the jelly layer and return to the oven. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until top layer is golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Bars will keep up to one week stored in an airtight container.

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