Coffee Hazelnut Pastry Bars
Flaky pastry bars infused with coffee and hazelnuts, perfect for dessert or breakfast rebellion.
Ingredients
- For the Pastry Bars:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup strong brewed coffee
- ½ cup chopped hazelnuts
- For the Coffee Filling:
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp espresso powder
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven – Set to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients – In a bowl, whisk flour and salt together.
- Cream Butter & Sugar – Beat butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add Egg & Coffee – Mix in egg yolk and coffee until combined.
- Form Dough – Gradually fold in flour mixture. Stir in hazelnuts.
- Press into Pan – Spread the dough into prepared dish.
- Prepare Coffee Filling – Heat cream, brown sugar, and espresso powder in a saucepan. Simmer until thick.
- Spread Over Dough – Pour the coffee mixture over the pastry base.
- Bake the Bars – Bake for 30 minutes until golden.
- Cool & Slice – Let them cool before cutting into perfect bars.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 280
- Total Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 6%
- Calcium: 3%
- Potassium: 5%
- Vitamin B6: 2%
- Magnesium: 4%
Tips for the Best Pastry Bars
- Use fresh coffee for bold flavor.
- Toast the hazelnuts for extra crunch.
- Chill before slicing for clean edges.
- Pair with espresso—because more coffee is always a good idea.