Make a double batch of these tropical bars—they'll disappear from your sweet tray faster than you think!
Sweet-tart cranberries are cooked with a hint of orange to make an easy jam-like filling, then sandwiched between layers of crisp almond pastry. Freshly ground almonds are crunchier than the storebought ground variety, so whirl whole nuts in a food processor for the ultimate nutty crust.
We love serving roasted potatoes for any holiday meal, but if you're looking to switch up your sides this year, we can't recommend these cakes enough. Creamy polenta becomes a crispy bite-size side when cooled, cubed and browned in a skillet.
Freshly squeezed lemon juice is key for the best flavour. If you don't have a citrus reamer, cut the lemons in half and insert a fork into the cut sides, twisting to release the juices. Just be sure to strain the juice through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the pulp.
A hit every time. My family are very picky eaters, but (they) love this recipe. It's very quick, creamy and served chilled, no baking required.
I made two large glass pans and brought it to a family reunion and there was nothing left over. People were asking me for the recipe.
Serve this dessert with whole fresh raspberries in the summer or, in winter, puree frozen raspberries to serve as a sauce.
