Description
Experience the delightful fusion of flavors in these Red, White & Blueberry Pie Bars (Kuchen). Perfect for summer picnics or festive gatherings, these handheld treats combine luscious cherry and blueberry fillings nestled within a buttery, soft base. Topped with a creamy glaze, they not only taste amazing but also make for an eye-catching dessert that will impress your guests. Easy to prepare and versatile for any occasion, these pie bars are sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire. Enjoy them chilled with fresh fruit or warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent treat!
Ingredients
- 1 cup softened butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 21-ounce can cherry pie filling
- Half of a 21-ounce can blueberry pie filling
- For the glaze: 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 4 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- Juice of half a lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 15x10x1-inch baking pan.
- In a stand mixer, cream together softened butter, sugar, and salt until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in vanilla and almond extracts. Gradually beat in flour until combined.
- Spread three cups of the dough into the prepared pan. Layer with cherry pie filling and dot with blueberry filling; gently swirl the fillings together. Drop remaining dough on top by teaspoonfuls.
- Bake for 30–37 minutes until golden brown on top. Allow cooling completely in the pan before slicing.
- For the glaze, mix confectioners' sugar with heavy cream (or milk) and lemon juice until smooth; drizzle over cooled bars.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (45g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Don't overmix to keep the texture light. Ensure bars cool completely before cutting for clean edges. Experiment with different fruit fillings like raspberry or peach for unique variations.