If I had a roll of yellow CAUTION tape at home I would have wrapped up the white chocolate chips I had a few nights ago. (I would also use it to wrap up dark chocolate chips, granola and almonds) because around those things I can’t control myself and I just keep grazing. It doesn’t seem like much when you are only grabbing three or four white chocolate chips at a time, but when you realize half the bag is almost gone all those chips add up!
I decided I had to bake with the white chocolate on hand because I can control myself with cakes and enjoy a piece, rather than mindlessly grabbing at the white chocolate all evening until its gone.
These bars were tasty but I think adding white chocolate chips to the batter would have taken them up a notch. I was hoping for the cake to have more of a white chocolate taste but the finished squares with white chocolate on top tasted pretty darn good (a lot better than the plain white chocolate chips!)
White Chocolate and Apricot Squares
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 6 oz white chocolate chopped
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup superfine sugar
- 1 1/4 cup AP flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup dried apricots chopped
- 3 oz white chocolate optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Grease a 9 inch square cake pan. Line base with parchment.
- Melt the butter and chocolate in a double boiler. Stir until smooth and glossy. Let the mixture cool slightly.
- Beat the eggs and superfine sugar into the butter and chocolate mixture until well combined.
- Combine dry ingredients and fold in batter.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25 – 30 minutes.
- When the cake is completely cooled turn it out and slice into bars or squares. Warm up the remaining white chocolate in a double broiled and splatter on top of the bars after cutting.
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White Chocolate and Apricot Squares
Recipe for White Chocolate and Apricot Squares
These easy white chocolate and apricot squares can be made in under an hour. You can use walnuts or apricots for the filling. You should prepare a double boiler by melting 1/2 cup butter, 1/4 cup vanilla chips and milk over low heat. Once melted, whisk in the eggs. Then, fold in flour and baking powder. Transfer the mixture to a square baking tin and bake for 15 minutes.
After cooling, slice into squares and serve. You can also use parchment paper to lift out the baking pan. You can also substitute almond extract for the vanilla. Just be sure not to use too much, or the almond flavor will compete with the apricot jam. This delicious treat is sure to please everyone! Make sure to let the white chocolate set for a few hours before serving it. It will firm up slightly as it cools.
Ingredients
These delicious white chocolate and apricot squares are simple and delicious, and can be made in less than an hour. To prepare this recipe, you will need to prepare a medium saucepan. Add one-quarter cup of butter and a quarter cup of vanilla chips to the pan. Melt over low heat, stirring constantly. Meanwhile, place 2 tablespoons of butter, milk, and vanilla in a small bowl. Microwave the ingredients for 10 seconds on MEDIUM.
Crush the biscuits using a food processor, and chop the dried apricots using a rolling pin. Combine the butter and brown sugar and heat on low heat until the sugar melts. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Stir in flour and baking powder. Fold in chopped apricots and white chocolate chips. Pour the batter into the prepared tin, and bake for 15 minutes. Then, transfer the square tin to a wire rack to cool.
Preparation
You can make this delicious recipe in less than an hour and use walnuts or apricots for extra taste. Crushed biscuits and apricots should be mixed together. Alternatively, you can use a rolling pin to crush them. You should first melt the white chocolate and butter together in a medium saucepan. Once melted, whisk in the sugar and vanilla. Then, add the flour and baking powder and mix well. Finally, pour the mixture into a square tin lined with parchment paper.
If you do not have apricots, you can substitute with other dried fruit and nuts. However, be sure to check the nutritional value of the ingredients. They should be high in fibre, iron, and vitamin A. You can also use any type of chocolate for the recipe. This delicious treat will stay fresh for a week when stored at room temperature in an airtight container.
Nutritional value
If you’re wondering what the nutritional value of White Chocolate and Apricot Square is, you’re not alone. These delicious treats are made from white chocolate by The Kroger Co. and apricots, one of America’s favorite fruits. In fact, 95 percent of the apricots grown in the United States are grown in California. In fact, the astronauts ate apricots while on the Apollo moon mission.
White Chocolate and Apricot Squares can be made in just under an hour. First, prepare the ingredients. In a medium saucepan, combine 1/2 cup butter and 1/4 cup vanilla chips. Melt while stirring continuously. Set aside to cool a little. In a separate small saucepan, place 2 tablespoons of butter and the remaining milk. Melt over low heat while stirring until butter is completely melted and sugar has dissolved.
Storage
White Chocolate and Apricot Squares are delicious and easy to make, and they keep well in the fridge for up to three days. To make them ahead of time, simply melt the chocolate in the microwave or use white vanilla chips in the microwave. Then cut into squares and refrigerate. If you don’t have the time to make them in advance, you can freeze them for a week or so.