Cherry walnut squares are a decadent dessert that combines the sweet and tangy flavors of cherries with the nutty crunch of walnuts. The buttery crust, creamy filling, and gooey topping make these squares irresistible. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this article will provide you with the best recipe to create delicious cherry walnut squares that will impress your friends and family.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
CHERRY WALNUT BARS
Bars with a shortbread-like base and topped with frosting and coconut.
Provided by Roxanne
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Walnut Dessert Recipes
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
- Mix together flour, white sugar and butter or margarine. Mix until crumbly. Press into a 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake for 20 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Beat eggs, sugar, salt, baking powder, and vanilla. Drain and chop cherries, reserving liquid. Stir chopped cherries, nuts, and coconut into egg mixture. Pour on top of crust.
- Bake 25 min. Cool.
- Combine 1 teaspoon butter and 1 cup confectioner's sugar with enough liquid from cherries until spreadable. Frost bars. Sprinkle with coconut when icing is set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.3 calories, Carbohydrate 29.7 g, Cholesterol 36.3 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 127.5 mg, Sugar 18.7 g
CHERRY WALNUT SQUARES
I call these my "naughty but nice" bars. Packed with dried cherries, white chocolate chips and chopped walnuts, they're indulgent and oh-so-good! -Lisa Speer, Palm Beach, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 6-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream the butter, sugars and extract until light and fluffy. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Press onto the bottom of an ungreased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake 8-10 minutes or until edges begin to brown., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, cream and salt. Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 4 minutes or until slightly thickened., Remove from the heat. Stir in 2-1/2 cups walnuts, cherries and vanilla; spread over crust. Bake 15-20 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with baking chips and remaining walnuts; lightly press into filling. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 105 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 40mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
CHERRY WALNUT BARS
Post holiday cheer with these nutty little fruit bars that travel extremely well. Since our cookie-loving son joined the Air Force, I've shipped them as far away as England and Italy.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine flour and sugar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Pat into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until edges are lightly browned., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the eggs, brown sugar, salt, baking powder and vanilla. Drain cherries, reserving 2 tablespoons juice; set juice aside. Chop cherries; add to brown sugar mixture. Stir in walnuts. Pour over crust and spread evenly. Bake 20-25 minutes longer or until set. Cool completely on a wire rack., For icing, combine confectioners' sugar and butter in a bowl. Add enough reserved cherry juice to achieve desired consistency; drizzle over bars. Sprinkle with coconut if desired.
Nutrition Facts :
WALNUT AND DRIED CHERRY BARS
Provided by Ellie Krieger
Categories dessert
Time 1h25m
Yield 12 bars, serving size: 1 bar
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium bowl, whisk together the oats, flour, wheat germ, cinnamon and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the honey, applesauce, oil, egg and egg white until well combined. Stir in the oatmeal mixture until well combined. Add the dried cherries and walnuts.
- Coat an 8-inch square baking pan with cooking spray. Spread the mixture into the prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out
- clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Put the preserves in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. As soon as the bars come out of the oven, brush with the preserves. Cool completely and cut into 12 bars, about 4 by1 1/2 inches each.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Fat 9 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 20 milligrams, Sodium 60 milligrams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 4 grams
CHERRY SQUARES
This sumptuous layered bar cookie is iced with cherry frosting. Cut them small to make bite size morsels that melt in your mouth. You may want to double the frosting recipe.
Provided by Karen
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Cherry Dessert Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a medium bowl, stir together 1 1/4 cup flour and 1/3 cup brown sugar. Rub in 1/2 cup butter using your hands or a pastry blender. Press into an ungreased 9 inch square pan.
- Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly browned at the edges. Set aside. In a medium bowl, beat eggs until light. Mix together the brown sugar, flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into the eggs. Mix in the coconut, nuts, and cherries; spread the batter evenly over the baked crust.
- Return to the oven, and bake for 25 minutes, or until brown. Set aside to cool. In a small bowl, mix the confectioners' sugar, 2 tablespoons butter, vanilla, and water until smooth. Add more liquid if necessary to make a more spreadable mixture. Spread over cooled bars before cutting into squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.8 calories, Carbohydrate 18.6 g, Cholesterol 18.8 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 50.2 mg, Sugar 13.5 g
CHERRY WALNUT BARS
Make and share this Cherry Walnut Bars recipe from Food.com.
Provided by mrose75
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 50m
Yield 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- For crust, combine 2 cups of flour with the powdered sugar and butter. Pat into greased jelly roll pan and bake for 12 minutes at 350 degrees.
- Combine remaining ingredients and spread over baked crust.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250.6, Fat 12.5, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 55.6, Sodium 74.9, Carbohydrate 33, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 23, Protein 3
CHERRY NUT BARS
From Land o' Lake. I think it is unique because of the marshmallows in it. You don't really taste them (in fact everyone surprised when I said they were in there) but they add a wonderful creamy note that compliment the cherries beautifully. The oats in the more traditional shortbread crust is an excellent addition also.
Provided by Marg CaymanDesigns
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 40m
Yield 48 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In large mixing bowl, mix flour, oats, sugar, pecans, baking soda and butter.
- Mix at low speed until crumbly.
- Reserve 1 1/2 cups of mixture for topping; press remainder into bottom of 9 x 13-inch baking pan.
- Bake at 350°F 12-15 minutes.
- Spoon pie filling evenly over crust.
- Sprinkle marshmallows and remaining crumbs over top.
- Return to oven 25 to 35 minutes more, or until topping is golden.
- Cut into bars when cool.
COCONUT CHERRY BARS
Take a break from chocolate and make these cheery cherry bars.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield 30
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 8- or 9-inch square pan.
- In medium bowl, mix 1 cup flour, the butter and powdered sugar with spoon until flour is moistened. Press mixture in pan. Bake 10 minutes.
- In medium bowl, beat eggs. Stir in remaining ingredients. Spread over baked layer.
- Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 5 rows.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 55 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g
Tips:
- Use fresh, plump cherries for the best flavor.
- If you don't have walnuts, you can substitute another type of nut, such as pecans or almonds.
- Be sure to line the baking pan with parchment paper to prevent the squares from sticking.
- Bake the squares until they are golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the squares cool completely before cutting them into bars.
- Store the squares in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Cherry walnut squares are a classic dessert that is easy to make and always a hit with a crowd. With their sweet and tart cherries, crunchy walnuts, and buttery shortbread crust, these squares are the perfect treat for any occasion. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy dessert, give cherry walnut squares a try. You won't be disappointed!
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