Best 5 Black Forest Bars Recipes

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Do you have a craving for a sweet and tangy dessert? Black forest bars are the perfect treat to satisfy your sweet tooth. Made with layers of chocolate cake, cherry filling, and whipped cream, these bars are not only delicious, but also visually appealing with their signature black forest color scheme. Whether you're baking for a special occasion or just want to enjoy a tasty dessert, black forest bars will surely hit the spot.

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BLACK FOREST DREAM BARS



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Prize-Winning Recipe Fall 2010! Chocolate, cherries and whipped cream layer into a delicious dessert bar.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h40m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ double chocolate chunk cookie mix
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 egg
1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 container (8 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, oil and egg until soft dough forms. On ungreased cookie sheet, drop 3 tablespoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart to make 3 cookies. Bake 12 to 13 minutes or until set. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, press remaining cookie dough in bottom of sprayed pan. Reserve 1 cup cherry pie filling for topping; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate. In large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and the remaining pie filling with electric mixer on medium speed until blended. Spread cream cheese mixture over crust in pan.
  • Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until set. Cool 30 minutes. Refrigerate about 1 hour or until chilled.
  • Spread whipped topping over cream cheese layer. Top with spoonfuls of the reserved cherry pie filling. Coarsely crumble baked cookies; sprinkle over top of bars. Refrigerate at least 1 hour for flavors to blend. To serve, cut into 5 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 190 mg, Sugar 30 g, TransFat 0 g

BLACK FOREST CAKE BARS



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Yummy! Store covered in the refrigerator.

Provided by TerryWilson

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Time 3h54m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 8

cooking spray
1 (17.5 ounce) package double chocolate-chunk cookie mix
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 egg, at room temperature
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling, divided
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
½ cup white sugar
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping (such as Cool Whip®), thawed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly spray bottom and sides of a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
  • Stir cookie mix, oil, and egg together in a large bowl until a soft dough forms. Drop 3 heaping tablespoons of dough on an ungreased baking sheet 2 inches apart to make 3 cookies.
  • Bake cookies in the preheated oven until set, 12 to 13 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet, 2 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, about 15 minutes.
  • Press remaining dough evenly into the bottom of the baking pan.
  • Measure 1 cup cherry pie filling into a small bowl and reserve for the topping; cover with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator.
  • Beat cream cheese, remaining cherry pie filling, and white sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until well-blended, about 2 minutes. Spread cream cheese mixture over dough.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until set, 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool, about 30 minutes. Refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.
  • Spread whipped topping over cream cheese layer. Top with spoonfuls of the reserved pie filling. Crumble cookies into coarse crumbs and sprinkle on top. Chill until flavors blend, at least 1 hour. Cut into 20 bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.9 calories, Carbohydrate 32.8 g, Cholesterol 33.9 mg, Fat 18.9 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 147.1 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

BLACK FOREST BARS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 2h30m

Yield about 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 13

Cooking spray
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup almond flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature
2/3 cup sugar
1 cup cherry jam
3/4 cup dried cherries, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon pure almond extract
1 1/2 ounces white chocolate, chopped

Steps:

  • Line a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with foil, leaving a 2-inch overhang on 2 sides; coat with cooking spray. Whisk the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, almond flour and salt in a medium bowl. Beat the butter and sugar in a large bowl with a mixer on medium speed until creamy, 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce the mixer speed to medium low; beat in the flour mixture until combined.
  • Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking dish in a thin layer with damp hands. Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Bake until the chocolate layer is set, 25 to 30 minutes; let cool completely in the pan.
  • Meanwhile, combine the jam, dried cherries, lemon juice, cornstarch, almond extract and 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the dried cherries soften and the mixture thickens, about 10 minutes. Spread over the chocolate layer and let cool completely.
  • Lift the bars out of the pan using the foil. Put the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring, until smooth; drizzle on the bars. Let stand until the chocolate sets, then cut into squares.

BLACK FOREST BARS



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Make and share this Black Forest Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Deb Wolf

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 38m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (18 1/4 ounce) chocolate cake mix
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 eggs
2 tablespoons butter, room temperature
2 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice
1 (12 ounce) cherry pastry filling (not pie filling)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Combine cake mix and cocoa.
  • Cut in butter until crumbly.
  • Add eggs and cherry juice; mix well.
  • Spread HALF in a greased 13 x 9" metal pan.
  • Drop pastry filling by small spoonfuls to within 1/2" of edges. Spread gently to cover chocolate mixture.
  • Drop remaining chocolate mixture by small spoonfuls and gently spread to cover filling. Make sure it touches the pan on all sides or it will shrink when it bakes.
  • Bake 25 - 28 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108.9, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 20.2, Sodium 190.7, Carbohydrate 16.3, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 8.3, Protein 2

BLACK FOREST BARS (DIABETIC)



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I haven't tried this yet but it sounds very simple and good. From The Diabetic Chocolate Cookbook by Mary Jane Finsand.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 (16 ounce) can sour cherries, pitted
8 ounces sugar-free chocolate cake mix
2 tablespoons sugar substitute

Steps:

  • Drain cherries very well.
  • Combine cake mix, cherries and sugar replacement in mixing bowl.
  • Stir to blend thoroughtly.
  • Spread batter in well-greased 9-inch pan.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes.
  • Cut into 1 X 1 1/2-inch bars.
  • Food Exhancge per serving: 1/4 STARCH/BREAD EXCHANGE.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 12.6, Fat 0.1, Sodium 0.6, Carbohydrate 3.1, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 2.3, Protein 0.2

Tips:

  • To make the perfect black forest bars, use high-quality chocolate and fresh cherries. If you can, use dark chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70%. You can also use a mixture of white and dark chocolate if you like.
  • Make sure to chill the bars for at least 2 hours before serving. This will help the chocolate set and make the bars easier to cut.
  • If you don't have a springform pan, you can use a 9x13 inch baking pan. Just be sure to grease and flour the pan before adding the batter.
  • Be careful not to overbake the bars. They should be cooked through, but still slightly moist in the center.
  • For a richer flavor, you can add a tablespoon of instant coffee powder to the batter.

Conclusion:

Black forest bars are a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and always a hit with guests. With their rich chocolate flavor and sweet cherry filling, these bars are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. So next time you are looking for a delicious and impressive dessert, give these black forest bars a try.

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