Layered dessert bar
Layered dessert bars are no-bake, chilled treats featuring distinct layers of creamy filling and a crunchy base, typically made with a graham cracker or cookie crust, a sweetened cream cheese or pudding layer, and often topped with fruit, chocolate, or whipped cream. They are a popular and versatile homemade dessert in North America, especially for potlucks and holidays.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
These bars are generally high in carbohydrates and fat, with the crust and sweetened layers providing significant sugar. A typical square offers a moderate amount of calcium from dairy and a calorie count often ranging from 250 to 400, depending on the specific ingredients and portion size.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Carbs | 52 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 35 g |
| Sodium | 210 mg |
| Calcium | 45 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Potassium | 120 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 IU |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg |
| Vitamin E | 1.2 mg |
| Magnesium | 20 mg |
Per 1 bar (85 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The 'layered' concept is a creative canvas for bakers, allowing for endless variations like 'lasagna' desserts with cookie layers or seasonal themes. Nutritionally, they exemplify a treat where texture contrast—crunchy, creamy, and sometimes juicy—is as important as the flavor profile.
