Indulge in Summer Sweet Treats

California Live’s Lawrence Zarian introduces us to a New York born chef, baker, and entrepreneur who journeyed west to be his true self and indulge in a sweet new life. Chef Jay Anthony Irizarry is the success behind “Indulge and I,” custom made cake-sicles. He shares his easy-to-make White Chocolate Cherry Crumble Bars. Find the recipe below. -WHITE CHOCOLATE CHERRY CRUMBLE BARS 2 sticks or 1 cup butter ½ cup granulated sugar ½ cup brown sugar 3 cup flour Almond emulsion or extract 1 packet vanilla pudding mix 1 cup white chocolate chips 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda ½ tsp salt 4 cups or 1 bag cherries sliced and pitted (frozen work well) Vanilla/Rum extract 2 tb lemon juice 2 tb cornstarch 2 tb powder sugar – 1 8in. baking pan or 10in. for thinner bars 1 paring knife Strainer for lemon Mixing bowl 1 fork 1 spoon Parchment paper for baking Gloves for cutting cherries