Cherry bars

40 min
hard
10 ingredients

Cherry bars

Cherry bars are a traditional dessert that has won over palates in various regions of Latin America. This sweet treat, characterized by its soft texture and the sweet and tangy flavor contributed by the cherries in syrup, has origins that date back to European recipes adapted by local cultures. In countries like Mexico and Argentina, it is common to find variations of this dessert, which uses a crunchy pastry base covered with a sweet and fruity mixture. In some parts of Latin America, these bars are also known as "pastelitos de cereza" or simply "fruit bars," although the specific name may vary depending on the region and any additional ingredients incorporated.

This dessert has become popular due to its ease of preparation and versatility, making it ideal for sharing at family gatherings or as a sweet snack for any time of day. The combination of coconut and walnuts with cherry provides a perfect balance of texture and flavor, making these bars irresistible to both children and adults alike.

How to Prepare Cherry Bars

Preheat the oven to 350 °F (175 °C).

Combine the flour and powdered sugar in a bowl.

Using a fork or a pastry blender, incorporate the unsalted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Press this mixture firmly into an ungreased 9-inch square pan.

Bake the base for 10 minutes and set it aside.

In a small bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Add the eggs and beat well until fully incorporated.

Mix in the cherries in syrup, shredded coconut, and chopped walnuts.

Spread this mixture over the pre-baked base.

Return to the oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the surface is lightly golden.

Cool completely on a wire rack before cutting.

Cut into bars of the desired size and dust them with powdered sugar for a decorative touch.

For a practical presentation, cut these bars into small portions and place them in individual aluminum foil cups.

Barras de cereza

Ingredients (10)

  • All-Purpose Flour
  • Powdered Sugar
  • Unsalted Butter
  • Granulated Sugar
  • Baking Powder
  • Salt
  • Eggs
  • Cherries In Syrup
  • Coconut
  • Walnuts

Instructions (22 steps)

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C)
  2. 2 Combine the flour and powdered sugar in a bowl
  3. 3 Using a fork or a pastry blender
  4. 4 cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs
  5. 5 Press the mixture firmly into an ungreased 9-inch square baking pan
  6. 6 Bake for 10 minutes
  7. 7 then set aside
  8. 8 In a small bowl
  9. 9 combine the flour
  10. 10 sugar
  11. 11 baking powder
  12. 12 and salt
  13. 13 Add the eggs and beat well
  14. 14 Stir in the cherries
  15. 15 coconut
  16. 16 and nuts
  17. 17 Spread the mixture over the prepared base
  18. 18 Return to the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes
  19. 19 or until lightly golden
  20. 20 Cool completely on a wire rack
  21. 21 Cut into bars and dust the tops with powdered sugar
  22. 22 I cut these into small bars and place them in small foil liners

Nutritional Information

Calories: 122 kcal
Protein: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fat: 10g
Azúcar: 0g
Sodio: 3mg

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