Spumoni Bars Recipe
Rich, layered dessert bars inspired by the classic Italian spumoni ice cream. With chocolate, pistachio, and cherry flavors, these bars are perfect for holidays or special occasions. A delightful treat that looks as beautiful as it tastes!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup chocolate chips melted
- ½ cup maraschino cherries chopped
- ½ cup shelled pistachios chopped
- 1 tsp almond extract
- Food coloring green & pink, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy, then beat in eggs and almond extract.
- Mix in flour, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- Divide batter into three equal parts.
- Mix melted chocolate into one portion; spread evenly in the pan.
- Mix cherries and pink coloring into the second portion; spread over chocolate layer.
- Mix pistachios and green coloring into the last portion; spread on top.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes
- For a richer taste, use dark chocolate instead of milk chocolate.
- You can skip food coloring if you prefer a natural look.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.