Easy Cherry Pie Bars: A Simple Cherry Dessert to Savor Recipe
These Easy Cherry Pie Bars are a delightful treat that combines a buttery, tender crust with a sweet cherry filling, topped with a flavorful almond-vanilla glaze. Perfect for any occasion!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 cup softened butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temp
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
For the Filling:
- 1 (21 oz) can premium cherry pie filling
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1 tsp almond extract
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Milk, as needed
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the Crust: In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Add the eggs and both extracts. Mix in the flour and salt until combined.
- Assemble the Bars: Press half of the dough into a baking pan to form the crust. Spread the cherry pie filling evenly over the crust. Dollop the remaining dough on top of the cherries.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until the crust is golden brown. Allow to cool.
- Glaze and Serve: In a small bowl, whisk together the confectioners’ sugar, almond extract, vanilla extract, and enough milk to reach your desired glaze consistency. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bars before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Cherry Pie Bars, Cherry Dessert, Easy Dessert Recipe, Almond Glaze, Cherry Recipes
