Swedish Punsch Bars

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 14
Sweet and Crunchy Swedish Punsch Bars for Your Afternoon Snack
in Pastry

Prep

15 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

50 g butter or 50 g margarine
500 ml vanilla cookie crumbs or 500 ml cake crumbs ( sockerkaka )
2 teaspoons cocoa powder
1 tablespoon arrack liqueur
300 g almond paste
200 ml powdered sugar
1 tablespoon liquid glucose
3 drops green food coloring
50 -100 g semisweet chocolate

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
365
Sugar
35g
Fat
19g
Swedish Punsch Bars are a popular pastry in Sweden, enjoyed by both adults and children. The word 'punsch' is Swedish for punch, and it is made with arrack liqueur, which is a spirit distilled from rice. These bars are usually served during the Christmas season, but they are also a great snack to have anytime you need to satisfy your sweet tooth. The almond paste and chocolate combination give these bars a unique flavor and texture that will keep you coming back for more.

Instructions

1.Preheat your oven to 175°C and grease a rectangular baking pan.
2.Melt the butter in a bowl and then stir in the vanilla cookie or cake crumbs, cocoa powder, and arrack liqueur.
3.Press the mixture into the bottom of the pan and bake for 6-8 minutes until golden brown.
4.In a separate bowl, mix together the almond paste, powdered sugar, liquid glucose, and green food coloring until well combined.
5.Spread the almond mixture over the base and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until the edges are lightly browned.
6.Allow the bars to cool completely before melting the semisweet chocolate and spreading it over the top.
7.Chill the bars until the chocolate has hardened, and then cut into squares and serve.

PROS

These bars are a delicious sweet treat that is crunchy on the outside and moist on the inside.
With a unique flavor from arrack liqueur and aromatic cocoa powder, the Swedish Punsch Bars will become your new favorite snack.

CONS

These bars are high in calories and sugar, and not recommended to eat in large amounts on a daily basis.
They are best enjoyed as an occasional indulgence or as an accompaniment for your afternoon tea or coffee.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although the Swedish Punsch Bars are not the healthiest snack, they do offer some benefits. Almond paste is high in healthy fats, protein, and fiber, which helps keep you full for longer and is good for your digestive health. Cocoa powder is rich in antioxidants and has been linked to reducing inflammation and improving blood flow. Liquid glucose can provide a quick source of energy but should be consumed in moderation.

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