Description
These festive Christmas Cherry Bars are a delightful treat with a buttery crust, sweet cherry filling, and a creamy topping. Perfect for holiday gatherings and easy to make ahead.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the crust:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- For the filling:
- 2 (21 ounce) cans cherry pie filling
- For the topping:
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix flour, powdered sugar, and butter until crumbly. Press into the bottom of the prepared dish.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Spread cherry pie filling evenly over the crust.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and eggs until smooth. Pour over cherry filling.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until set. Cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Can be frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 3g