Merry Cherry Squares
Brighten up your dessert table with these festive and irresistible Merry Cherry Squares! Featuring a buttery, crumbly crust layered with luscious cherry pie filling and topped with a golden, streusel-like crumble, this easy-to-make treat is perfect for holidays, potlucks, or any gathering that calls for a touch of sweetness. With just a few pantry staples and a prep time of only 20 minutes, these dessert bars come together in no time, offering a balance of tart cherries and rich buttery goodness in every bite. Serve them dusted with powdered sugar for an extra touch of holiday magic. Perfectly portioned for sharing, this recipe makes 16 servings, making it an ideal crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 21 ounces canned cherry pie filling
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it with butter.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, salt, and baking powder. Mix well to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.
Add the softened butter to the dry mixture and use a pastry cutter or your hands to combine until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Separate 1 cup of this crumb mixture and set it aside for the topping.
To the remaining crumb mixture, add the egg and vanilla extract. Mix until the dough comes together. Press it evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the crust.
Spread the canned cherry pie filling evenly over the crust, ensuring it reaches the edges for full coverage.
Sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture over the cherry filling, distributing it evenly for a crumbly topping.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the topping is lightly golden and the cherry filling is bubbling slightly at the edges.
Remove from the oven and let the squares cool completely in the baking dish before slicing.
Optional: Dust with powdered sugar for a festive finish before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4456 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 203.3 g | 261% | |
| Saturated Fat | 124.0 g | 620% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 736 mg | 245% | |
| Sodium | 1837 mg | 80% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 626.4 g | 228% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.1 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 336.0 g | ||
| Protein | 40.8 g | 82% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 148 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 16.2 mg | 90% | |
| Potassium | 758 mg | 16% | |
*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.
