Fruit cocktail squares bring color, flavor, and a delightful chewy texture to any occasion. This easy-to-make dessert combines the refreshing sweetness of mixed fruit, the richness of a cream cheese filling, and a flaky, golden crust. With their vibrant appearance and irresistibly creamy interior, these squares are sure to be a hit at potlucks, picnics, and as a sweet treat anytime of the year. If you're ready to embark on a delightful baking adventure, grab your mixing bowls, preheat your oven, and let's dive into the delicious world of fruit cocktail squares.
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FRUIT COCKTAIL SQUARES
This is a fruity bar cookie, good for coconut and maraschino cherry fans.
Provided by Rosina
Categories Desserts Cookies Bar Cookie Recipes
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Drain the fruit cocktail and reserve 1/3 cup of the syrup. Add the 1 tablespoon maraschino cherry syrup to the reserved fruit cocktail syrup. Chop the drained fruit, and set it aside.
- Stir together in a bowl the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter or margarine and sugar. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Add the flour mixture, alternating with the syrups, to the creamed mixture. Mix well. Stir in the chopped fruit, the coconut and the cherries.
- Spread dough into a greased 9 inch square pan. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 35 minutes. Cool. Sprinkle sifted confectioners' sugar over the top if desired. Cut into squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.4 calories, Carbohydrate 23.4 g, Cholesterol 25.7 mg, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 128.1 mg, Sugar 6.8 g
FRUIT COCKTAIL SQUARES
Steps:
- Drain fruit cocktail, reserving juice; set fruit aside. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and reserved juice until smooth. Stir in the fruit cocktail, cherries and marshmallows. , Pour into an ungreased 8-in. square dish. Cover and freeze until set. Remove from the freezer 10-15 minutes before serving. Cut into squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 89 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 144mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
BETTY'S FRUIT COCKTAIL SQUARES
Make and share this Betty's Fruit Cocktail Squares recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Redsie
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 55m
Yield 1 cake, 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F Grease an 8-inch square cake pan.
- Base: in a bowl, mix together flour, baking soda and salt.
- In another bowl, mix together, sugar, egg and fruit cocktail. Blend in flour mixture. Spread evenly in prepared pan.
- Topping: in a small bowl, mix together brown sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle evenly over top of cake.
- Bake in preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, until golden brown.
- Place pan on a rack to cool completely, then cut into squares.
Tips:
- Use fresh, ripe fruit for the best flavor.
- If you don't have fresh fruit, you can use frozen fruit that has been thawed and drained.
- Be sure to drain the fruit well before adding it to the batter, or the squares will be too wet.
- You can use any type of fruit you like in these squares. Some popular choices include strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, peaches, and bananas.
- If you want a more colorful square, use a variety of fruits.
- Be sure to grease the baking pan well, or the squares will stick.
- Bake the squares until they are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the squares cool completely before cutting them into bars.
- Serve the squares with whipped cream, ice cream, or fresh fruit.
Conclusion:
Fruit cocktail squares are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. They are made with fresh or frozen fruit, and they can be customized to your liking. Whether you like them simple or fancy, these squares are sure to be a hit.
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