When you're in the mood for a sweet and nutty treat, amaretto almond bars are the perfect solution. With a crispy crust, chewy center, and a generous helping of almond flavor, these bars are sure to become a favorite. Whether you're serving them for dessert, a snack, or a special occasion, amaretto almond bars are sure to please everyone.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
ALMOND AMARETTO TART SHELLS
This delicious dessert recipe is courtesy of Matt Lewis. Use the tart shells for his Lemon-Almond Meringue Tart.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Pie & Tarts Recipes
Yield Makes eight 4-inch tart shells
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk together flour, almonds, and ground cookies; set aside.
- Place butter in the bowl of an electric mixer. Sprinkle over confectioners' sugar and toss, using your hands, until butter is fully coated. Attach bowl to mixer fitted with paddle attachment and beat on medium speed until butter and sugar are well combined.
- Scrape down sides of bowl, add egg yolk, and continue beating until combined. Reduce speed to medium-low and slowly add the flour mixture; beat until well combined. Scrape down sides of bowl and add heavy cream and amaretto; beat until well combined. Form dough into a large ball using your hands. Wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate 3 hours.
- Lightly flour a work surface. Turn dough out onto floured work surface and cut into 8 pieces. Gently knead each piece of dough into a smooth disc, using a spatula to turn dough, as it will be sticky. Add more flour to work surface if necessary. Cover each piece with plastic wrap and refrigerate dough until chilled, about 10 minutes.
- Using a rolling pin, roll each piece of dough into a 6-inch round, about 1/8-inch thick. Transfer each round to a 4-inch tart pan with a removable bottom and gently press into tart pan. Roll a rolling pin over each tart shell, pressing lightly to trim any excess dough; discard.
- Place tart pans on a baking sheet and gently prick the bottom of each tart pan with a fork; transfer baking sheet to refrigerator and chill 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375 degrees. Transfer baking sheet to oven and bake tart shells until golden brown, about 15 minutes, rotating baking sheet halfway through baking. Remove from oven and let cook completely.
ALMOND-AMARETTO TARTS
Bite-sized sweets are bursting with almond flavor! Whipped cream and raspberries provide refreshing taste.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h15m
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In large bowl, beat butter, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 egg and 1 teaspoon almond extract with electric mixer on medium speed 1 minute. Gradually add flour, beating 1 to 2 minutes just until blended. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour until thoroughly chilled.
- Heat oven to 350°F. Divide pastry into 48 pieces. Gently press pastry onto bottom and side of 48 ungreased mini muffin cups.
- Place almonds in food processor or blender; cover and process until almonds are finely ground. In medium bowl, mix almonds and remaining filling ingredients with spoon. Spoon about 2 heaping tablespoons filling into each tart crust. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown and centers spring back when touched lightly. Cool 5 minutes; gently remove tarts from pan to wire rack. Cool 30 minutes.
- In chilled small bowl, beat 1/2 cup whipping cream and 1 tablespoon sugar with on high speed until soft peaks form.
- Place 1 teaspoon whipped cream and 1 raspberry on each tart.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Mini Tart, Sodium 35 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g
AMARETTO ALMOND LIQUEUR (HOMEMADE)
This is from Emeril Lagasse's website. I needed some for a recipe and didn't have any so I tried this. Very quick and easy. Even had some left over for a sour. It was great and much cheaper.
Provided by Marlitt
Categories Beverages
Time 3m
Yield 48 ounces
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a small sauce pan over medium heat bring 1 cup of sugar and 1/2 cup water to boil.
- Let boil for 2 minutes to make a syrup.
- Set aside to cool slightly.
- When cooled mix 3 cups vodka, almond extract and 1 cup of the syrup mixture.
- It's ready to bottle.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 48.4, Sodium 0.3, Carbohydrate 4.2, Sugar 4.2
Tips:
- Use almond extract. This is the key ingredient that gives these bars their signature almond flavor. You can find almond extract in the baking aisle of most grocery stores.
- Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the bars tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Chill the dough before baking. This will help the bars hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much in the oven.
- Bake the bars until they are golden brown. This will ensure that they are cooked through.
- Let the bars cool completely before cutting them. This will help them hold their shape.
Conclusion:
Amaretto almond bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are moist, flavorful, and have a wonderful almond flavor. These bars are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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