Here’s a simple, delicious recipe for classic Cherry Cheesecake Bars 🍒🍰
Cherry Cheesecake Bars
Ingredients
Crust
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup melted butter
Cheesecake Filling
- 16 oz (2 blocks) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Topping
- 1½–2 cups cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
Line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper. - Make the crust
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.
- Press firmly into the bottom of the pan.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then set aside.
- Prepare the filling
- Beat cream cheese until smooth.
- Add sugar and mix well.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
- Assemble
- Pour cheesecake filling over crust.
- Spoon cherry pie filling evenly over the top.
- Bake
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, until the center is just set.
- Cool & Chill
- Let cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours (overnight is best).
- Slice & Serve
- Lift out using parchment, slice into bars, and enjoy!
🍒 Tips for Perfect Bars
- Don’t overmix the batter—this keeps the texture creamy.
- For clean cuts, wipe the knife between slices.
- Try blueberry or strawberry pie filling for variations.
If you’d like, I can also give you:
- A no-bake version
- A shortbread crust alternative
- A low-sugar or keto-friendly option
Just tell me 😊
