Ingredients and Weight:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cherry preserves
- 1 cup Nanaimo Bars pieces (you can find Nanaimo Bars in most supermarkets in the United States)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Preparation Time: 45 minutes (including baking time)
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until smooth. Add the eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the butter mixture and mix until just combined.
- Stir in the cherry preserves, Nanaimo Bars pieces, and chopped walnuts (if using).
- Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before cutting into bars.
Nutritional Information: (Per serving, assuming 8 servings total)
Calories: 350, Fat: 18g, Carbohydrates: 45g, Protein: 4g, Sodium: 200mg
(Note: Nutritional information may vary depending on the exact ingredients used.)
Dish Characteristics:
- Unique combination of flavors with the sweet cherry preserves and Nanaimo Bars.
- Texture is rich and dense, providing a satisfying dessert experience.
- A creative dish that will please any fan of sweet treats.
User Comments:
- "The flavor combination was amazing! The cherry and Nanaimo Bars worked together perfectly."
- "This dish was a hit with my family, it was delicious."
- "I was skeptical about the Nanaimo Bars at first, but they added a great touch to this dessert."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to use room temperature butter for best results in creaming with the powdered sugar.
- Line the baking dish with parchment paper to make it easier to remove the bars after baking.
- If you want to add more texture to the bars, consider adding other nuts or chocolate chips.
