Opera House Slice (Bars)

May 29, 2023May 29, 20230 13
Satisfy Your Sweet Cravings with Opera House Slice Bars
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

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Ingredients

3/4 cup plain flour
3/4 cup self-raising flour
1/2 cup icing sugar ( confectioners sugar )
125 g butter , chopped
60 g butter
1/2 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla essence
1 1/2 tablespoons milk
1 3/4 cups mixed dried fruit
3/4 cup slivered almonds

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
10
Calories
408
Sugar
33g
Fat
23g
Opera House Slice Bars, commonly known as 'Fruit and Nut Bars', are a nutritious and easy-to-make dessert option. This recipe has its origin in Australia and was named after the Sydney Opera House. The bars consist of a biscuit base layered with a mixture of dried fruits, nuts, and buttery topping, enjoyed in every bite. These bars can be eaten as a snack or a dessert. Opera House Slice Bars are perfect for the ones who are looking for a quick energy boost without worrying much about calories.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 180°C/ 350°F. Grease and line a 22cm x 32cm / 9 x 13 in baking pan.
2.Sift flours and icing sugar into a bowl. Rub in chopped butter until mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
3.Press 2/3 of the mixture evenly over the base of the pan. Bake for 15 minutes or until light golden.
4.Cook up the remaining butter and sugar in a pan over medium heat for about 2 minutes. Stir in vanilla essence and milk. Fold in mixed dried fruits and almonds.
5.Spread mixture over base. Sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture.
6.Bake for 20 minutes or until golden. Cool and serve after slicing into bars.

PROS

Opera House Slice Bars are perfect to satiate your sweet cravings.
Mixed dried fruit and slivered almonds add to the taste while providing extra nutrition.

The recipe requires basic ingredients which are readily available in your kitchen pantry.

CONS

Opera House Slice Bars are high in sugar content and may not be suitable for people having diabetes or other related medical conditions.

Excessive consumption of such dessert bars can lead to weight gain and other related health issues.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The dried fruit present in Opera House Slice Bars provides a variety of vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin A and iron.
Slivered almonds are a great source of protein, fiber, and healthy fats which help in keeping you full for longer periods of time.
However, the recipe uses a high amount of sugar, which can cause high insulin levels in the body and increase the risk of certain health problems.

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