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Cherry Cheesecake Bars

Cherry Cheesecake Bars

Delicious Cherry Cheesecake Bars are creamy and sweet, topped with cherry filling, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
Filling
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Topping
  • 1 can cherry pie filling (21 oz)

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a 9×13 inch pan with parchment paper.
  2. Mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/2 cup sugar, and melted butter. Press into the pan to form the crust.
  3. Bake the crust for 8–10 minutes until lightly golden.
  4. Beat cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar until smooth.
  5. Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently, then stir in vanilla.
  6. Pour cheesecake filling over the crust and spread evenly.
  7. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until the center is set.
  8. Let cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for 3 hours.
  9. Spread cherry pie filling on top before serving.
  10. Slice with a clean knife and serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the crust with different cookies or add fresh fruit toppings for a variation.

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