🍒 Cherry Cheesecake Bars (Easy & Creamy)
🛒 Ingredients
For the crust:
- 2 cups crushed graham crackers (or digestive biscuits)
- ½ cup melted butter
For the cheesecake layer:
- 16 oz (450 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1½ cups heavy whipping cream, whipped
For the topping:
- 1 can cherry pie filling 🍒
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the crust
Mix crushed biscuits with melted butter.
Press firmly into a lined baking pan.
Chill in the fridge 15 minutes.
2️⃣ Make the cheesecake filling
Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
Gently fold in whipped cream.
3️⃣ Assemble
Spread cheesecake mixture evenly over the crust.
4️⃣ Add cherries
Spoon cherry pie filling on top.
Use a knife to swirl gently for that marble look.
5️⃣ Chill
Refrigerate at least 4 hours (overnight is best).
6️⃣ Slice & serve
Cut into bars and enjoy 😋
💡 Tips
- Cold cream cheese = lumps ❌ (let it soften)
- Chill well so it slices clean
- You can use blueberry or strawberry instead of cherry
🍰 Perfect for:
- Parties
- Summer desserts
- Make-ahead treats
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