Cherry Swirl Cheesecake Bars

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Prepare the Crust
    • Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
    • Line an 8×8 or 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
    • Combine graham crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.
    • Press firmly into the bottom of the pan.
    • Bake for 8–10 minutes. Let cool slightly.
  2. Make the Cheesecake Mixture
    • Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
    • Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently.
    • Blend in vanilla and sour cream.
  3. Assemble
    • Pour cheesecake batter over the crust.
    • Drop spoonfuls of cherry pie filling on top.
    • Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the cherries into the batter. (Don’t overmix!)
  4. Bake
    • Bake 30–35 minutes, or until the center is just set and slightly jiggly.
    • Cool completely, then refrigerate 3 hours (or overnight!) before cutting.
  5. Serve & Enjoy
    • Slice into bars, garnish with whipped cream or extra cherries if desired 😍

💡 Tips & Variations

  • Swap cherry for strawberry, raspberry, or blueberry filling
  • For a thicker bar, use an 8×8 pan
  • Chill well for clean slices

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