Fruity desserts are the best! Try some more of my favorites like this delicious berry cheesecake salad, or my families favorite Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls with Lemon Cream Cheese Glaze
Cherry Pie Bars Recipe
My favorite pie is cherry pie! It’s so delicious and you can have it all year long, no matter that the occasion! But pie can be time consuming, and thats where this simple recipe comes in! These cherry pie bars are so good, it’s like biting into cherry pie AND cookies. These bars are incredible — they’re soft, chewy, flavorful, and the glaze on top is the perfect finishing touch. Serve these with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream for the ultimate dessert!
Ingredients to Make Cherry Pie Bars
These ingredients are so simple, you probably just need to grab some cherry pie filling and you might already have the rest! Check out the recipe card at the bottom of the post for all of the exact measurements.
Bars
Butter: Adds rich flavor and creates a tender, flaky texture. Sugar: Sweetens the batter and helps create a golden brown crust. Eggs: Provide structure and moisture, making the bars soft and chewy. Vanilla Extract: Enhances the overall flavor with a warm, sweet note. Almond Extract: Adds a subtle, nutty depth that pairs well with cherries. Flour: Forms the base of the batter, giving the bars their structure. Salt: Balances the sweetness and enhances the other flavors. Cherry Pie Filling: Provides a delicious, fruity center that’s easy to use.
Glaze
Vanilla Extract and Almond Extract: These complement the flavors in the crust. Powdered Sugar: Used in the glaze for sweetness and a smooth texture. Milk: Thins the glaze to a perfect drizzling consistency.
How Do You Make Cherry Pie Bars?
This recipe is so easy and comes together in less than an hour, start to finish! And most of that is baking time.
At Room Temperature: Store the bars by tightly covering them with plastic wrap or placing them in an airtight container. They will stay fresh for up to 5 days. In the Refrigerator: If you prefer to refrigerate them, they will last up to 7 days. In the Freezer: To freeze, cut the bars into pieces and layer them with parchment paper. They can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature for a few hours. For best results, wait to add the glaze until you’re ready to serve, as it may get sticky when thawed.
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