Description
A buttery, easy-to-make dessert featuring a soft crust, sweet cherry pie filling, and a golden crumble topping—these cherry pie bars offer the flavor of homemade pie in a portable, shareable form.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 (21 oz) can cherry pie filling (or homemade)
- Optional: powdered sugar or glaze for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and almond extract if using.
- Stir in flour and salt until a soft dough forms.
- Press two-thirds of the dough into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Spread cherry pie filling evenly over the dough base.
- Crumble remaining dough over the cherry layer, leaving some filling exposed.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, until top is golden and center is set.
- Let cool completely in the pan before slicing. Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with glaze if desired.
Notes
- Use blueberry or peach pie filling for variety.
- Add slivered almonds to the crumble for texture.
- Stir white chocolate chips into the topping for extra indulgence.
- Create a cream cheese swirl for richness under the fruit layer.
- Make a simple glaze with powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla for a pretty finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
