Best 4 Cherry Almond Nanaimo Bars Recipes
Are you a dessert enthusiast seeking a delightful treat that combines exquisite flavors and textures? Look no further than cherry almond Nanaimo bars! These delectable bars feature a luxurious base crafted from graham cracker crumbs, butter, and cocoa powder, topped with a layer of creamy custard filling infused with sweet cherries and crunchy almonds. A decadent chocolate ganache completes this dessert masterpiece, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Discover the secrets to preparing this delectable treat with this comprehensive guide to finding the best recipe for cherry almond Nanaimo bars.
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CHERRY NANAIMO BARS
A great twist on the classic Nanaimo bar, these no-bake cherry Nanaimo bars are loved by my whole family.
Provided by Glenda Roache Groom
Categories Desserts Cookies International Cookie Recipes Canadian Cookie Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat 1/2 cup butter, white sugar, and cocoa powder in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir just until butter melts, about 2 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat; stir in beaten egg. Return pan to stove; cook and stir until cocoa mixture thickens slightly, about 3 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat.
- Stir graham cracker crumbs, coconut, and walnuts into cocoa mixture. Press mixture firmly into an ungreased 9x9-inch baking pan.
- Beat 1/4 cup butter, confectioners' sugar, cherry juice, and almond extract in a bowl with an electric mixer until smooth; stir in cherries. Drop cherry mixture by spoonfuls over base layer, then spread evenly. Let cherry mixture layer stand until slightly firm, about 10 minutes. Using your hand, pat cherry mixture layer to smooth.
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a small saucepan over low heat; stir in chocolate chips. Cook and stir mixture until melted and smooth, about 3 minutes. Pour chocolate mixture over middle layer. Working quickly, smooth chocolate with the back of a spoon. Chill before cutting into bars, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.5 calories, Carbohydrate 14.3 g, Cholesterol 16.2 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 57.1 mg, Sugar 10.5 g
CHERRY ALMOND NANAIMO BARS
Very rich bars - do not remain on a plate long. My son begs me to make these all the time but I usually save them for a special treat at Christmas.
Provided by laursy
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 1h45m
Yield 30 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Bottom Layer: Cook butter, sugar, cocoa, vanilla and beaten egg in a saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture begins to thicken. Remove from heat and stir in coconut, graham crumbs and almonds. Pat firmly into 9 x 13 pan. Chill for at least 1 hour.
- Filling: Cream butter, cherry juice and almond extract. Gradually beat in icing sugar to make a smooth spreading consistency. Stir in cherries. Spread over the first layer in the pan. Chill until firm.
- Top Layer: Heat chocolate and butter, stirring constantly until smoothly melted. Drizzle chocolate over filling. Chill.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 158.2, Fat 10.4, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 23.5, Sodium 92.3, Carbohydrate 15.5, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 11.7, Protein 1.5
CHERRY ALMOND NANAIMO BARS
These go well on any goody platter. They're great for valentine's day parties 'cause they're pink! I also pair these with my Chocolate Mint Nanaimo Bars on Christmas platters. Green and red, what's more Christmasy? The filling is so good with chunks of cherries throughout YUM!Note: Don't let the long list intimidate you...these are really easy to make and time below includes chilling times.
Provided by LuckyMomof3
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 2h25m
Yield 30 bars, 30 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Base:.
- Melt margarine, sugar, cocoa, vanilla and egg in saucepan over low heat stirring constantly until it begins to thicken.
- Remove from heat and stir in coconut, graham cracker crumbs, and chopped almonds.
- Press into greased 9x9-inch pan.
- Chill 1 hour.
- Filling:.
- Cream butter, cherry juice, and vanilla.
- Gradually beat in, with hand mixer or by hand, icing sugar to make a smooth spreading consistency.
- Stir in chopped cherries.
- Spread evenly over chilled base.
- Chill until firm.
- Topping:.
- Heat chocolate and butter over medium heat until smoothly melted. Drizzle over filling.
- Chill.
- Cut into 30 bars with sharp knife pressing down gently to break the drizzle first then drag to slice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.2, Fat 8.7, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 6.2, Sodium 104, Carbohydrate 16.2, Fiber 1, Sugar 12.2, Protein 1.6
NANAIMO BARS I
These are a totally sinful concoction containing more calories than one would care to count. A decadent dessert! Will satisfy any sweet tooth!
Provided by Shealeen
Categories Desserts Cookies No-Bake Cookie Recipes
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Mix 1/2 cup butter or margarine, white sugar, cocoa, egg and vanilla in a heavy sauce pan or double boiler. Stir over low heat until mixture is of custard like consistency.
- Combine graham crackers, coconut and walnuts and add to the melted mixture. Mix well and pack into buttered 9 inch square cake pan.
- Cream 1/4 cup butter, confectioners' sugar, vanilla custard powder and milk. Beat until creamy and spread over melted base.
- Refrigerate till hardened.
- Melt semi-sweet chocolate with 1 tablespoon butter and drizzle over custard icing. Refrigerate. When totally hard cut into square bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 389.2 calories, Carbohydrate 46.8 g, Cholesterol 48.9 mg, Fat 22.6 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.1 g, Sodium 199 mg, Sugar 35.5 g
Tips:
- Use good quality chocolate. The better the chocolate, the better the bars will taste.
- Make sure the butter and cream cheese are at room temperature before you start baking. This will help them to cream together smoothly.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the bars tough.
- Chill the bars for at least 2 hours before serving. This will help them to set and firm up.
- If you don't have a food processor, you can chop the almonds and cherries by hand. Just be sure to chop them finely.
- You can use any type of nuts in this recipe. Walnuts, pecans, or hazelnuts would all be delicious.
- If you don't have any dried cherries, you can use dried cranberries instead.
- These bars are best served cold. You can store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Cherry Almond Nanaimo Bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. These classic Canadian bars are made with a chocolate graham cracker crust, a creamy almond filling, and a cherry glaze. They're perfect for parties, potlucks, or just a sweet snack. Whether you're a baking enthusiast or just starting out, these bars are sure to be a hit. Give them a try today and see for yourself!
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