Almond Cream Squares Recipe

Name: Almond Cream Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup butter or ½ cup margarine; ¼ cup sugar; 2 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa; 2 teaspoons vanilla; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 egg, slightly beaten; 1 cup slivered almonds, toasted and chopped; 1 ¾ cups vanilla wafer crumbs; ½ cup flaked coconut; 3 ounces semisweet chocolate; ⅓ cup butter, softened; 3 -4 tablespoons milk or 3 -4 tablespoons half-and-half cream; ½ teaspoon vanilla or ½ teaspoon almond extract; 3 cups sifted powdered sugar

Servings: persons

½ cup butter or ½ cup margarine
¼ cup sugar
2 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa
2 teaspoons vanilla
¼ teaspoon salt
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 cup slivered almonds, toasted and chopped
1 ¾ cups vanilla wafer crumbs
½ cup flaked coconut
3 ounces semisweet chocolate
⅓ cup butter, softened
3 -4 tablespoons milk or 3 -4 tablespoons half-and-half cream
½ teaspoon vanilla or ½ teaspoon almond extract
3 cups sifted powdered sugar

1
In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the first 6 ingredients; cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until butter melts and the mixture begins to thicken.
2
Remove from heat; add in the almonds, vanilla, wafer crumbs and coconut; stir well until combined.
3
Press firmly into an ungreased 9-inch baking pan.
4
Cover and chill.
5
Beat all the cream filling ingredients well.
6
Spread the cream filling over the almond mixture; cover and chill.
7
Remove from fridge, cut into 1-1/2-inch squares (or what ever size desired).
8
Remove from pan; place 1/2-inch apart on baking pan/sheet.
9
Place the chocolate squares in a zip-top heavy duty plastic bag.
10
Submerge in hot water until chocolate melts.
11
Cut a small hole in end of bag with scissors.
12
Drizzle chocolate over cream filling squares in a zig-zag pattern.

1682

kcal

Calories

Fat

145

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup butter or ½ cup margarine, ¼ cup sugar, 2 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa, 2 teaspoons vanilla, and more.

Yes, Almond Cream Squares falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Almond Cream Squares

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