Easy Cherry Cream Cheese Bars - easy and delicious dessert recipe (2024)

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These Cherry Cream Cheese Bars are the perfect dessert for any occasion or celebration. With three different layers of deliciousness, everyone is going to love these tasty bars.

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Cherry Cream Cheese Bars:

I’m a big fan of dessert bar recipes like these Cherry Cream Cheese Bars. Why?

Well, typically recipes like these are really simple to make and tend to feed crowd. That’s certainly the case with this recipe as well!

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How to make Cherry Cream Cheese Bars:

What makes these bars particularly tasty is it’s layers. It starts off with a layer of cake (which is so simple to make) and then followed by a cream cheese layer.

After that, sweet cherry pie filling gets layered on, followed by big dollops of cake. Yum!

Once the whole thing is cooled, these Cherry Cream Cheese Bars get a drizzle of confectioners’ sugar glaze for a finished sweet touch. Perfection!

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The resulting bars are amazingly delicious. They would be amazing without the layer of cream cheese, but it just takes them to a whole other level of awesomeness.

Let me show you how to make them.

How to Make Cherry Cream Cheese Bars:

Begin by preheating your oven to 350 degrees F.

With a stand mixer, cream together the butter, sugar, and salt until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at time. Beat well after each addition. Then, put in the vanilla and almond extract. Finally, gradually add in the flour and baking powder. For your convenience, there is a full ingredient list and detailed instructions in the printable recipe card below.

Spread about 2 1/2 cups of this batter into a greased 15x10x1-inch baking sheet. (I found it easiest to use an offset spatula greased with a little cooking oil to spread out the batter.)

In a medium-size bowl, beat together cream cheese, sugar, and egg. Add this on top of the first layer of batter. Then, spread out the cherry pie filling.

Drop the remaining batter by spoonfuls over the filling. Bake about 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in pan on a wire rack.

Once the bars are cool, in a small bowl mix together confectioners’ sugar, extracts, and enough milk to reach a drizzling consistency. Drizzle over the top.

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Want More Easy and Tasty Bar Recipes? Try these:

  • Peanut Butter and Jelly Cheesecake Bars
  • Pumpkin Cookie Bars with Maple Frosting
  • Emily’s Cheerio Treat Bars
  • Pumpkin Bars
  • Ombré Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars

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It’s that easy. Mouth-wateringly fruity, creamy, and covered in a delicious glaze. It really doesn’t get much better than that.

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Seriously people, please give this recipe a try. You’ll be so glad you did!

Cherry Cream Cheese Bars Recipe:

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Cherry Cream Cheese Bars

These Cherry Cream Cheese Bars are the perfect dessert for any occasion or celebration. With three different layers of deliciousness, everyone is going to love these tasty bars.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: bars, cherry, cream cheese, dessert, dessert bars

Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes minutes

Total Time: 1 hour hour

Servings: 24

Calories: 238kcal

Ingredients

Cheesecake Layer:

Glaze:

Instructions

  • Begin by preheating your oven to 350 degrees F.

  • With a stand mixer, cream together the butter, sugar, and salt until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at time. Beat well after each addition. Then, put in the vanilla and almond extract. Finally, gradually add in the flour and baking powder.

  • Spread about 2 1/2 cups of this batter into a greased 15x10x1-inch baking sheet. (I found it easiest to use an offset spatula greased with a little cooking oil to spread out the batter.)

  • In a medium-size bowl, beat together cream cheese, sugar, and egg. Add this on top of the first layer of batter. Then, spread out the cherry pie filling.

  • Drop the remaining batter by spoonfuls over the filling. Bake about 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in pan on a wire rack.

  • Once the bars are cool, in a small bowl mix together confectioners' sugar, extracts, and enough milk to reach a drizzling consistency. Drizzle over the top.

Nutrition

Calories: 238kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 197mg | Potassium: 40mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 291IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg

Easy Cherry Cream Cheese Bars - easy and delicious dessert recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is cream cheese filling made of? ›

Instructions on how to make Cream Cheese Filling for Pastry

Start by whipping the cream cheese and the granulated sugar in a large bowl, with a mixer. Whip for about 2 minutes over medium speed, until creamy. Add the egg yolk, lemon juice, and vanilla. Mix just until combined.

How long will cheesecake keep in the fridge? ›

Eggs and milk have high protein and moisture content, and they're the primary ingredients in cheesecake, so when cheesecake is left at room temperature, conditions are ripe for bacteria to multiply. According to the USDA's Food Keeper App, cheesecake should be consumed within 5 to 7 days of refrigeration.

How do you make cream cheese filling thicker? ›

Mix 1 tablespoon (25 grams) of cornstarch into the frosting. If it is still too runny, add a little more. Continue to add cornstarch until you are happy with the texture. Avoid adding more than 1/2 cup (62.5 grams) of cornstarch per 8 oz (226 grams) of cream cheese.

What is the liquid coming out of my cream cheese? ›

Cream cheese is “set” or hardened by acid produced in the cream. Since it firms more with time, it gradually “squeezes” liquid out of it. Not water but a mix of water, salt, natural acid etc. This happens in all cc, sooner or later.

Can I eat 2 week old cheesecake? ›

Prepared cheesecake can be stored in the fridge for 3 to 4 days, per USDA food safety recommendations. We suggest storage in an airtight container, so it doesnt absorb any fridge odors.

Is it safe to eat cheesecake that was left out overnight? ›

Generally, leaving a cake out overnight increases the risk of bacterial growth and spoilage. If the cake contains perishable ingredients like cream, custard, or fruits, it's best to err on the side of caution and discard it to avoid foodborne illness.

Can you eat 5 day old cheesecake? ›

And, according to the USDA FoodKeeper chart, cheesecake should be consumed within five to seven days after baking—or opening a pre-bought cheesecake.

Is cream cheese in a tub the same as cream cheese in a block? ›

When cream cheese is in a tub it is whipped making it lighter, creamier, and airier then the brick style. It should really taste the same, but it might just be lighter in consistency causing the effect of a different taste.

Is cream cheese made of heavy cream? ›

Cream cheese is a type of fresh cheese made from milk and cream. Though it's most often used as a spread for bagels and a star ingredient in cheesecakes, it can also make a good substitute for heavy cream in some recipes.

Is cream cheese made from sour cream? ›

While sour cream is made by fermenting cream, cream cheese is made by curdling milk, draining it, and processing it into a smooth, soft cheese. As a result, cream cheese does not have the same sour taste that sour cream has.

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