Best 6 Chocolate Cream Cheese Almond Bars Recipes

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Chocolate cream cheese almond bars are a decadent and delicious treat that combines the rich flavors of chocolate, cream cheese, and almonds. These bars are perfect for any occasion, from a casual party to a special celebration. They're also easy to make, so you don't have to be a master baker to enjoy them. So, preheat your oven and gather your ingredients, because you're about to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

ALMOND CHEESECAKE BARS



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This recipe for almond bars with cream cheese is from my sister-in-law. I've brought the bars to many functions, and everyone always asks for the recipe. -Mary Couser, Maple Plain, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 large eggs, room temperature
FROSTING:
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon almond extract
4 to 5 teaspoons 2% milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Combine flour, butter and confectioners' sugar; press onto the bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake until golden brown, 20-25 minutes. , In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and extract until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour over crust. Bake until center is almost set, 15-20 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., For frosting, beat all ingredients until smooth; spread over bars. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 68mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

ALMOND, APRICOT AND WHITE CHOCOLATE DECADENCE BARS



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Prize-Winning Recipe 2008! Apricots, cream cheese and almond paste create the wow in rich and dreamy bars.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h35m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 package (7 or 8 oz) almond paste (not marzipan)
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup finely chopped dried apricots (6 oz)
6 oz cream cheese, softened
2 eggs
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 bag (12 oz) white vanilla baking chips (2 cups)
2/3 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, stir cookie base ingredients until soft dough forms. Spread dough in bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch pan. Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until set. Cool 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat almond paste and sugar with electric mixer on low speed until crumbly but blended. Add apricots; beat on low speed just until combined. Add cream cheese, 2 eggs and the lemon juice; beat on medium speed until well blended. Pour over warm cookie base.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until set. Cool 30 minutes.
  • Place baking chips in small bowl. In 1-quart saucepan, heat whipping cream just to boiling over low heat, stirring occasionally; pour over baking chips. Let stand 1 minute. Stir until chips are melted and mixture is smooth. Pour and spread over filling. Sprinkle with almonds. Refrigerate about 2 hours or until set. For bars, cut into 9 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 100 mg, Sugar 19 g, TransFat 1/2 g

CREAM CHEESE-ALMOND BARS



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Make and share this Cream Cheese-Almond Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by KittyKitty

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h30m

Yield 2 1/2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1 cup chopped toasted almond
1 cup sifted powdered sugar
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
garnish toasted sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Combine first 4 ingredients; beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy.
  • Gradually add flour, beating well.
  • Press dough into a lightly greased 9-inch square pan. Set aside.
  • Combine cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, egg, and 1 teaspoons lemon rind; beat at medium speed until smooth.
  • Stir in almonds; spoon mixture over prepared dough.
  • Bake at 300F for 1 hour and 10 minutes or until set.
  • Combine powdered sugar, water, and cinnamon, stirring well.
  • Dollop topping onto uncut warm bars.
  • Let stand 1 minute; spread evenly.
  • Cool in pan on a wire rack.
  • Cover and chill 3 to 4 hours.
  • Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2080.4, Fat 132.4, SaturatedFat 66.4, Cholesterol 383.5, Sodium 835.3, Carbohydrate 199.2, Fiber 8.9, Sugar 133.8, Protein 36.1

CHOCOLATE CREAM CHEESE ALMOND BARS



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This recipe came from Gail at our Church. They looked like date squares, but everyone was really impressed at how scrumptious they were!

Provided by Sharon in Ontario.

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h10m

Yield 36 bars

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 semi-sweet chocolate baking squares (12 oz)
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup whipping cream
1 cup chopped almonds
1 cup soft butter
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1 egg
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In saucepan, over low heat, combine chocolate, cream cheese and whipping cream. Stir until chocolate melts and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat, stir in nuts.
  • In bowl, cream butter and brown sugar; beat in egg, stir in flour, baking powder and salt until well blended.
  • Press half on bottom of lightly buttered 13 x 9 inch baking pan. Spread chocolate mixture evenly over top.
  • Sprinkle remaining butter mixture over chocolate.
  • Bake at 375 degrees F for 35 - 40 minutes or until golden.
  • Cool in pan on wire rack.
  • Cut into 2 x 1 1/2 inch bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 33.1, Sodium 102.8, Carbohydrate 23.9, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 14.2, Protein 3.1

CHOCOLATE ALMOND BARS



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Loaded with almond flavor, these chewy bars are one of my husband's favorite sweet treats.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup sugar
3/4 cup cold butter, cubed
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided
1 egg, beaten
2 cups chopped almonds, toasted
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon shortening

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the flour and sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Press into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire rack., In a saucepan, combine the milk and 1 cup chocolate chips. Cook and stir over low heat until chips are melted. Remove from the heat; cool slightly. Stir in egg, almonds and extract. Spread over crust. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpicks inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. In a microwave, melt shortening and remaining chips; drizzle over top. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts :

CHOCOLATE ALMOND BARS



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Provided by Judith W. Harris

Categories     Coffee     Chocolate     Dessert     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Cream Cheese     Almond     Gourmet     California     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 16 (2-inch) squares

Number Of Ingredients 13

For crust and topping
1 1/4 sticks (1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
2/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup whole almonds, toasted and coarsely chopped
For filling
1 1/2 teaspoons instant-espresso powder or instant coffee
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
3 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips (4 1/2 oz)

Steps:

  • Make crust and topping:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Beat together butter and brown sugar in a bowl with an electric mixer at medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 2 minutes with a standing mixer or 3 minutes with a handheld. Reduce speed to low and mix in flour and salt just until a dough forms. Pat two thirds of dough evenly over bottom of a buttered 8- by 2-inch square metal baking pan. Bake crust in middle of oven until edge is golden, about 12 minutes. While crust is baking, work almonds into remaining dough with your hands until crumbs form, then reserve for topping. Cool crust in pan on a rack.
  • Make filling while crust cools:
  • Dissolve espresso powder in vanilla in a small cup. Beat together cream cheese and sugar with cleaned beaters at medium-high speed until creamy, about 2 minutes, then add egg and espresso mixture and beat well. Stir in chocolate chips.
  • Pour filling onto cooled crust and crumble topping evenly over filling. Bake in middle of oven until edges are golden, about 30 to 35 minutes. Cool completely in pan on rack. Cut into 16 bars.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the taste of your bars. Look for high-quality chocolate, cream cheese, and almonds.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the bars tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the bars until they are just set. Overbaking will make them dry. A toothpick inserted into the center of the bars should come out with just a few moist crumbs attached.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them. This will help them to hold their shape.
  • Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the bars for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

Chocolate Cream Cheese Almond Bars are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert. They are perfect for any occasion, from a casual get-together to a special holiday party. With their rich chocolate flavor, creamy cheese filling, and crunchy almond topping, these bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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