Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for Cherry Pie Bars — all the flavor of cherry pie in an easy, portable bar form! 🍒🍫
🍒 Cherry Pie Bars
Ingredients
Crust & Topping
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Filling
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
- Optional: ½ teaspoon vanilla extract for extra flavor
Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Crust
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt.
- Cut in butter until the mixture is crumbly.
- Press 2/3 of the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking pan to form the base.
2️⃣ Add the Filling
- Spread cherry pie filling evenly over the crust.
- Optional: stir in vanilla extract into the cherry filling.
3️⃣ Add the Topping
- Crumble the remaining 1/3 of the crust mixture over the cherry layer.
- Press lightly to adhere, but leave some crumbly texture.
4️⃣ Bake
- Bake 35–40 minutes until the top is golden brown.
- Let cool completely in the pan.
5️⃣ Serve
- Cut into squares or bars.
- Optional: dust with powdered sugar before serving.
✅ Tips
- For extra flavor, add almond extract to the cherry filling.
- You can use fresh or frozen cherries, but adjust sugar slightly if cherries are tart.
- Bars store in the fridge for up to 5 days — or freeze for longer storage.
If you want, I can also make a “quick no-bake cherry pie bars” version that’s just as tasty and only takes 10 minutes prep.
Do you want me to do that?
