🍒 Cherry Cheesecake Bars 🍰 Creamy, rich cheesecake layered on a buttery crust and topped with glossy cherry filling—these bars are elegant, crowd-pleasing, and easy to slice and serve.
🧁 Why You’ll Love This Dessert
Cherry cheesecake bars combine the classic flavors of New York–style cheesecake with the convenience of a bar dessert. They’re perfect for parties, holidays, or make-ahead treats because they cut cleanly and taste even better chilled.
🛒 Ingredients
Crust
1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup sugar
½ cup melted butter
Cheesecake Filling
16 oz (450 g) cream cheese, softened
¾ cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup sour cream (or heavy cream)
Topping
1½ cups cherry pie filling (homemade or canned)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper.
Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.
Press firmly into the bottom of the pan.
Bake for 10 minutes, then let cool slightly.
2. Make the Cheesecake Layer
Beat cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
Add sugar and mix well.
Beat in eggs one at a time.
Add vanilla and sour cream; mix until just combined.
Pour filling evenly over the crust.
3. Bake
Bake for 30–35 minutes, until the center is just set (slight jiggle is okay).
Let cool completely at room temperature.
4. Add the Cherry Topping
Spread cherry pie filling evenly over the cooled cheesecake layer.
5. Chill & Slice
Refrigerate for at least 3 hours (overnight is best).
Lift out using parchment, slice into bars, and serve.
💡 Pro Tips
Use room-temperature cream cheese for a silky filling
Don’t overmix after adding eggs—this prevents cracks
Swap cherry topping for blueberry or strawberry if desired
🍽️ Serving & Storage
Serve chilled for best texture
Store covered in the fridge up to 5 days
Freeze bars (without topping) up to 2 months
✨ Conclusion These Cherry Cheesecake Bars are creamy, balanced, and irresistibly good—classic comfort with a bakery-style finish.
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