Description
Indulge in these delightful Spumoni Bars that are a perfect blend of cherry, pistachio, and chocolate flavors. A buttery crust topped with a creamy, fruity filling makes these bars a must-have for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the crust:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the filling:
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries (drained and patted dry)
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
For the topping (optional):
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- extra cherries for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Make the crust: Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the flour and salt, then press the dough into the pan and bake.
- Prepare the filling: Whisk together the condensed milk, vanilla, and almond extract. Fold in the cherries, pistachios, and chocolate chips. Pour over the baked crust.
- Add toppings and bake: Sprinkle with extra pistachios, chocolate chips, and cherries. Bake until set.
- Cool and chill: Let cool, then chill before slicing into bars.
Notes
- Be sure cherries are well-drained to avoid excess moisture.
- For a cleaner cut, use a sharp knife and wipe between slices.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
