Easy Cherry Pie Bars: A Simple Cherry Dessert to Savor
If you’re searching for a delightful dessert that merges nostalgia with simplicity, these Easy Cherry Pie Bars are the answer. Inspired by cherished memories of summer days spent picking cherries, this recipe brings the luscious sweetness of cherry filling and a buttery crust to your table. Ideal for any occasion—from potlucks to brunches—these bars are versatile and loved by all. With their easy preparation and delicious flavor profile enhanced by almond extract, they’re sure to become a staple in your dessert repertoire.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup softened butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 (21 oz) can premium cherry pie filling
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1 tsp almond extract
- ½ tsp vanilla
- Milk as needed (to achieve desired consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs, almond extract, and vanilla; mix until well combined.
- Gradually incorporate flour and salt until just combined.
- Press half of the dough into a greased baking pan for the base.
- Spread cherry pie filling evenly over the base.
- Dollop remaining dough over the filling.
- Bake for about 35–40 minutes, until golden brown on top.
- Cool completely before glazing with a mixture of confectioners’ sugar, almond extract, vanilla, and milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg