Easy Cherry Pie Bars
Indulge in the sweet and fruity charm of Easy Cherry Pie Bars, a delightful twist on the classic cherry pie that comes together with minimal effort but maximum flavor. These bars feature a buttery, cake-like base and golden, crumbly topping, sandwiching a luscious cherry pie filling for the perfect balance of textures. Topped with a glossy drizzle of powdered sugar glaze and a hint of almond extract, they’re as beautiful as they are delicious. Ready in just about an hour, these bars are ideal for everything from holiday gatherings to weeknight desserts. With simple pantry staples and a no-fuss technique, this recipe is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for anyone craving cherry pie in a convenient handheld form!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 21 ounces cherry pie filling
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 0.5 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray or butter.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Spread about two-thirds of the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish. The batter will be thick, so use a spatula to smooth it out.
Spoon the cherry pie filling evenly over the batter layer, spreading it out to cover the surface.
Drop spoonfuls of the remaining batter over the cherry filling. It doesn’t need to cover the filling completely—some gaps are okay.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the batter comes out clean.
Allow the cherry pie bars to cool completely in the pan before adding the glaze.
To make the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and almond extract (if using) in a small bowl until smooth.
Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bars. Let the glaze set for about 10 minutes, then slice into squares or rectangles and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5278 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 221.6 g | 284% | |
| Saturated Fat | 129.4 g | 647% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1263 mg | 421% | |
| Sodium | 1823 mg | 79% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 771.1 g | 280% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.2 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 469.3 g | ||
| Protein | 67.7 g | 135% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.3 mcg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 303 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 27.4 mg | 152% | |
| Potassium | 1222 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
