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Two Bakewell bars on top of each other.

Easy Bakewell Bars

Erika Marucci
Sweet, nutty and fruity homemade Bakewell bars are easy to make and offer a taste of a classic Bakewell tart with minimal effort! Made with a buttery shortcrust base, raspberry jam and an almond sponge this handheld treat is perfect for picnics or afternoon tea!
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine British
Servings 12 squares
Calories 286 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

For the Pastry

  • 1⅓ cups All purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup Butter - cold
  • 2-3 tablespoons Water - cold

For the Sponge

  • 7 tablespoons Butter - softened
  • ½ cup Granulated sugar
  • 1⅓ cups All purpose flour
  • 3 teaspoons Baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 2 large Eggs - room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons Milk - room temperature
  • ½ teaspoon Almond extract

Toppings

  • ½ cup Raspberry jam
  • ½ cup Sliced almonds

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat the oven to 350F (180C) and grease a 9 inch baking pan.
  • To make the pastry, in a medium bowl add the flour and rub the butter in with your fingertips until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Gradually add 2-3 tablespoons of cold water mixing to form a soft dough.
  • Roll out the dough onto a light floured flat surface and transfer it into the prepared baking pan and set aside.
  • In a large bowl add all the sponge ingredients, butter, sugar, all purpose flour, baking powder, salt, eggs, milk and almond extract and beat to combine all together.
  • Spread the pastry base with a generous amount of raspberry jam and top with the sponge mixture. Sprinkle sliced almonds on top of the sponge layer and bake for approximately 25 minutes or until the sponge has shrunk from the sides of the pan and springs back when pressed in the middle with a finger. Let it cool in the pan before cutting it. Enjoy!

Notes

Bakewell Bars can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For longer storage, store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. 
Bakewell Bars can also be frozen. Once cooled to room temperature, wrap them in cling film then foil and store in a freezer safe bag for up to 3 months. Keep wrapped while thawing in the refrigerator overnight as this retains moisture. 

Nutrition

Calories: 286kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 328mgPotassium: 85mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 479IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 86mgIron: 2mg
Keyword bakewell, bakewell bars, bakewell slices, bakewell tart
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