Get ready to embark on a delightful culinary journey with these heavenly Cherry Oat Dessert Squares that promise to transform your ordinary dessert experience into an extraordinary taste sensation! Imagine a perfect balance of sweet, crumbly oat layers embracing a luscious cherry filling that will make your taste buds dance with joy. Whether you're a baking novice or a seasoned pro, this recipe is your ticket to creating a crowd-pleasing dessert that looks like it came straight from a professional bakery.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups oats
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking pan with butter or cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Mix these dry ingredients thoroughly until well blended.
- Melt the butter and pour it over the dry ingredient mixture. Use a fork or pastry cutter to mix until the mixture becomes crumbly and all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Press approximately two-thirds of the oat mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan, creating an even base layer.
- Spread the cherry pie filling evenly over the oat base, ensuring complete and uniform coverage.
- Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture over the cherry filling, creating a crumbly topping that covers most of the cherry layer.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the edges are slightly crisp.
- Remove from oven and let the dessert cool completely in the pan for about 1 hour before cutting into squares.
- Once cooled, cut into 12 even squares and serve. Optional: dust with powdered sugar or serve with vanilla ice cream.
Tips
- Use old-fashioned rolled oats for the best texture and crumbly consistency.
- Ensure your butter is at room temperature for easier mixing and better incorporation with dry ingredients.
- Press the base layer firmly and evenly to create a stable foundation for your dessert squares.
- For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of vanilla extract to the oat mixture.
- Allow the squares to cool completely before cutting to ensure clean, neat slices.
- For a gourmet touch, use high-quality cherry pie filling or make your own from fresh cherries.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for extended freshness.
- For a more decadent version, drizzle melted chocolate over the cooled squares or add chopped nuts to the crumb topping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 250kcal
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 4g
Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 25mg
