Raspberry Bars Hindbr Snitter Recipes

HINDBæRSNITTER (DANISH RASPBERRY BARS)

Steps:

• To make the pastry dough, cut the butter into the flour, powdered sugar, and vanilla sugar with a pastry knife. Alternately, pulse it together in a food processor until it resembles coarse crumbs.
• Add the egg (and vanilla extract, if using instead of vanilla sugar) and mix to bring the dough together. (Or pulse a few more times in the food processor.) Do not overwork the dough.
• Divide the dough into two even portions, wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour (or up to 2 days).
• Once chilled, preheat the oven to 350 degrees (175 C or Gas Mark 4).
• Remove the dough from the refrigerator and roll it out on sheets of parchment paper. Each sheet should be roughly 12x16 inches (30x40 cm).
• Transfer each sheet to a baking tray and prick with a fork.
• Bake each sheet for 10-15 minutes, until just barely browned but cooked through.
• Allow the sheets to cool completely on their baking trays before proceeding with assembly.
• To assemble, spread one layer of shortcrust pastry with raspberry jam.
• Gently flip the second layer onto the first, creating a sandwich of shortcrust pastry with jam in the center.
• Prepare white icing by mixing roughly 2 cups of powdered sugar (250 g) with about 2 tablespoons of water. Icing should be a bit stiff so it doesn't run, but add a bit more water if necessary to get a smooth consistency (work quickly, the icing sets fast and cannot be prepared ahead).
• Spread the icing over the top layer of shortcrust pastry.
• Decorate with sprinkles, crushed freeze-dried raspberries, or leave plain.
• Slice off the edges of the cookie sheets to form an even rectangle with clean corners.
• Slice the individual bars by cutting the sheet into 2 rows of 6 bars, for a total of 12 hindbærsnitter.

RASPBERRY CRUMBLE BARS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter an 8-inch square baking pan.
• Add the flour, both sugars, oats and salt to a bowl in your stand mixer. Add in the butter and egg and beat at low speed. Stop the machine and scrape the bowl down a couple of times. Keep processing until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Keep 2 cups crumb mixture aside.
• Press the remaining crumb mixture on the bottom the prepared pan. Spread the Raspberry Preserves over top, leaving 1/2-inch border. Crumble the rest of the oat mixture over the preserves.
• Bake until lightly browned, 40 to 50 minutes. Cool completely before cutting into bars.
• Put your raspberries and 1/4 cup water in a saucepan over medium heat. Once it's at a simmer, partially cover and cook 8 to 10 minutes. Pass the berry mixture through a food mill and measure the liquid that remains. You need 3 1/2 cups. Add more water if there isn't enough.
• Put the berry liquid into a new saucepan over medium heat and bring to a simmer again. Once it simmers, start adding your sugar in 1/2 cup increments. Give it a stir to incorporate and bring it back to a simmer before adding of the next 1/2 cup sugar. Once the last 1/2 cup is added, bring the liquid to 216 to 218 degrees F on a candy thermometer. Stir constantly.
• Let this cool to room temperature prior to using. If not using right away, refrigerate for up to 1 week. Yield: 2 cups.

RASPBERRY CRUMBLE BARS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Place the butter and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and mix on medium speed just until combined. With the mixer on low, add the vanilla.
• Sift the flour and salt together and, with the mixer on low, slowly add to the butter mixture, mixing until it almost comes together in a ball. Turn the dough out on a board. Lightly pat two-thirds of the dough evenly on the bottom of a 9-inch square baking pan and about 1/4-inch up the sides. Spread with the jam, leaving a 1/4-inch border. Mix the granola into the remaining dough with your hands. Break the dough into small bits and distribute it on top of the jam, covering most of the surface. Sprinkle the almonds on top. Bake the bars for 45 minutes, until lightly browned.
• Cool completely and cut into 9 or 12 bars. Sprinkle lightly with confectioners' sugar.

GRANDMA'S RASPBERRY BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• In a medium bowl combine butter, white sugar, brown sugar, flour, baking powder and salt; mix well. Spread 2/3 of mixture into prepared pan.
• Spread jam over mixture.
• Combine remaining mixture with oats and walnuts; sprinkle over jam layer.
• Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.

FROSTED RASPBERRY BARS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Combine the eggs, milk and vanilla. , Add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture alternately with egg mixture, beating well after each addition. Divide dough in half; chill for 2 hours or until firm., Roll out one portion of dough into a 15x10-in. rectangle; carefully transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Spread with raspberry filling. , Roll out remaining dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut into 1/2-in.-wide strips; make a lattice crust over filling. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack., In a small bowl, beat the butter, shortening, cream cheese and marshmallow creme until smooth. Gradually add the confectioners' sugar and milk until smooth. Drizzle over bars. Chill until set. Cut into bars.

RASPBERRY NUTTER BUTTER BARS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9-inch square pan with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on two sides.
• Make the crust: In a medium bowl, combine cookie crumbs, butter, brown sugar and salt. Spread mixture evenly over bottom of prepared pan and press down into an even layer. Bake until fragrant and a shade darker, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Meanwhile, prepare topping: Combine cookie crumbs, oats, flour and salt. Knead in butter with your fingers until the crumbs are evenly moistened.
• Spread jam over top of baked crust. Sprinkle topping evenly over top of jam. Bake until topping is deep golden brown and jam is bubbling, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer to rack to cool completely.
• To serve, use a sharp knife to release edges. Using parchment overhang, lift and transfer to a cutting board and cut into 16 or 20 squares.

RASPBERRY LINZER BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and lemon zest. In another bowl, mix flour, ground almonds and cinnamon; gradually beat into creamed mixture., Press 2 cups dough onto bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Spread with preserves to within 1/2 in. of edges. Crumble remaining dough over preserves., Bake until lightly browned, 35-40 minutes. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. If desired, sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Cut into bars.

RASPBERRY BARS, HINDBæR SNITTER

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and sugar.
• Cut the butter into small pieces and blend into the flour mixture with a pastry blender or two knives. The mixture should look like coarse crumbs.
• Transfer to a lightly floured surface placing the egg in the middle and knead the dough gently four or five times till it just comes together. Do not overwork dough.
• Place in a small bowl or a zip lock bag and in the refrigerator for1 hour.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (175 degrees C) and place rack in middle of oven. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Divide dough in 2.
• Roll each piece of dough into a rectangle that is about 8 inches (22 cm) by 13 inches (32 cm) and about 1/2 inches (1.25 cm) thick.
• Place side by side on the baking sheet.
• Bake for about 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown, the edges will be darker, that is ok.
• While still hot, trim edged with a sharp knife, cutting the darkest and uneven off.
• Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
• Prepare icing.
• Divide the raspberry jam between both cakes.
• With a sharp knife cut each cake down the middle following the longest edge and gently place the two halves on top of each other.
• (use the parchment paper to lift one onto the other).
• Ice both cakes and sprinkle with your choice of topping.
• Cut each cake into 5 or 6 bars.
• Makes about 12 bars.

RASPBERRY BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, pecans, butter& egg.
• Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until mixture is crumbly (about 2-3 minutes).
• Reserve 1 1/2 cups crumb mixture; set aside.
• Press remaining crumb mixture on bottom of greased 8- or 9-inch square baking pan.
• Spread preserves to within 1/2 inch of edge.
• Crumble reserved crumb mixture over preserves.
• Bake 40-50 minutes or until lightly browned.
• Cool completely; cut into bars or squares.

HINDBAERSNITTER (DANISH RASPBERRY SLICES)

Steps:

• Prepare the dough: In a medium bowl, toss together the butter and flour. Using a pastry cutter (or your fingertips), rub the butter bits into the flour until the mixture resembles cauliflower rice. Stir in the confectioners' sugar and salt. (The mixture will look like very finely crumbled Parmesan at this point.)
• In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and vanilla extract. Stir into the dough - or use a pastry cutter to integrate it - just until the mixture is smooth. (It may look like the mixture needs more liquid, but the butter and egg should suffice.) Take your hands and squeeze the dough a few times just until it comes together and appears fully hydrated (no dry white spots). Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight) before using.
• Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Divide the chilled dough into two equal portions (each about 350 grams). Cut parchment paper to line two large baking sheets, plus a third piece of similar size to help roll out the dough. Working on one sheet of parchment at a time, roll out each portion of dough, sandwiching it between the extra sheet of parchment for ease, until roughly 10 inches wide, 12 inches long and a scant 1/4-inch thick. (Expanding the dough evenly requires even pressure applied to your rolling pin. If your dough is expanding in the wrong direction, trim outside portions and move the trimmed portion to a more desired central position, "gluing" it in place with your fingertips.) Prick each slab of dough all over with a fork to prevent them from puffing.
• Using the parchment paper to lift the dough, transfer each to a large baking sheet. Bake both until lightly golden, about 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer baking sheets to wire racks to cool, about 15 minutes.
• Once the cookies have cooled, spread one of them with the jam until evenly coated. Carefully set the other crust on top, pressing gently to adhere.
• Prepare the frosting: In a medium bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar with 2 tablespoons hot water; whisk to combine. The mixture should be as thick as loose honey; add additional hot water by the teaspoonful if needed to achieve the desired consistency. Drizzle on top of the pastry, spreading all the way to the edges in an even layer.
• Sprinkle immediately with dried raspberries or sprinkles. (The frosting can firm up fairly quickly, so you'll want to garnish it while the toppings can still stick.) Let sit until the frosting firms up, about 1 hour.
• Using a sharp knife, trim the edges of the pastry to form clean lines. (Reserve those to snack on.) Cut into squares or rectangles, in any size you fancy. Raspberry slices will keep a few days, covered, at room temperature - or in the refrigerator, if the weather is balmy (though they are best enjoyed at room temperature). If layering them for storage, separate each layer with parchment or wax paper to protect the frosting.