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Fruit Cake 7-Layer Bars

Indulgent Fruit Cake 7-Layer Bars That Wow Every Dessert Lover

Fruit Cake 7-Layer Bars bring together classic flavors in an irresistible dessert bar that delights all.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs Can use crushed digestive biscuits if unavailable.
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Melt before mixing with crumbs.
For the Layers
  • 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk Can substitute with evaporated milk and sugar.
  • 1 cup Candied Mixed Fruit Substitute with dried fruit if candied is not available.
  • 1 cup Shredded Coconut Replace with sunflower seeds for a nut-free version.
  • ½ cup Chopped Pecans or Walnuts Omit for a nut-free option.
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Substitute with dark chocolate chips for a more intense flavor.
  • ½ cup White Chocolate Chips Can omit if preferred.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Measuring cup

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until it resembles wet sand. Press firmly into the pan.
  3. Drizzle sweetened condensed milk over the crust, followed by the layers of candied fruit, coconut, nuts, and chocolate chips.
  4. Bake for 25-30 minutes until edges are golden and the center is set.
  5. Allow to cool completely before lifting the bars out and cutting into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Experiment with different nuts and fruits to keep the bars exciting with every batch.

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