Cherry Cheesecake Bars

Cherry Cheesecake Bars
210 min.
24
239kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with these delightful Cherry Cheesecake Bars, a perfect dessert that combines the creamy richness of cheesecake with the tartness of cherry pie filling. Whether you're hosting a gathering or simply treating yourself, these bars are sure to impress with their luscious layers and irresistible flavor.

Imagine sinking your fork into a buttery sugar cookie crust, followed by a velvety cream cheese filling, and topped with a generous layer of cherry pie filling. Each bite is a harmonious blend of textures and tastes that will leave you craving more. Plus, the addition of sliced almonds adds a delightful crunch, elevating this dessert to a whole new level.

Not only are these Cherry Cheesecake Bars delicious, but they are also easy to make, requiring just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time. With a total time of just 210 minutes, including chilling, you can whip up a batch and have them ready to serve in no time. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or a cozy night in, these bars are a crowd-pleaser that everyone will love.

So, gather your ingredients and get ready to create a dessert that will have your friends and family raving. These Cherry Cheesecake Bars are not just a treat; they are an experience that brings joy to every occasion!

Ingredients

  • 17.5 oz sugar cookie mix 
  • 0.5 cup butter cold
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.5 cup sugar 
  • tablespoons flour all-purpose
  • teaspoon vanilla 
  •  eggs 
  • 21 oz cherry pie filling canned
  • 0.3 cup almonds sliced

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • blender
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, place cookie mix.
  2. Cut in butter, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through mix in opposite directions), until mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Reserve 1 1/2 cups of the crumb mixture for topping. Press remaining mixture in bottom of pan.
  3. Bake 10 minutes. Cool.
  4. Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, flour, vanilla and egg with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.
  5. Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over partially baked crust. Spoon cherry pie filling evenly over cream cheese layer.
  6. In small bowl, mix reserved 1 1/2 cups crumb mixture and the almonds.
  7. Sprinkle over pie filling.
  8. Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool 30 minutes. Refrigerate about 2 hours or until chilled.
  9. Cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

Calories239kcal
Protein4.32%
Fat46%
Carbs49.68%

Properties

Glycemic Index
9.67
Glycemic Load
3.55
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
2.2130434791679%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.03mg
Catechin
0.02mg
Epigallocatechin
0.03mg
Epicatechin
0.01mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:238.62kcal
11.93%
Fat:12.3g
18.93%
Saturated Fat:6.36g
39.75%
Carbohydrates:29.9g
9.97%
Net Carbohydrates:29.57g
10.75%
Sugar:14.55g
16.17%
Cholesterol:36.08mg
12.03%
Sodium:155.96mg
6.78%
Alcohol:0.06g
100%
Alcohol %:0.09%
100%
Protein:2.6g
5.2%
Vitamin A:432.77IU
8.66%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.89%
Vitamin E:0.62mg
4.13%
Selenium:2.62µg
3.75%
Phosphorus:35.54mg
3.55%
Calcium:26.81mg
2.68%
Manganese:0.04mg
2.2%
Folate:8.71µg
2.18%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
2.1%
Copper:0.04mg
1.95%
Potassium:65.02mg
1.86%
Magnesium:7.36mg
1.84%
Vitamin B5:0.17mg
1.65%
Iron:0.27mg
1.48%
Fiber:0.33g
1.3%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.25%
Zinc:0.18mg
1.2%
Vitamin B3:0.22mg
1.11%
Vitamin B12:0.07µg
1.1%
Vitamin C:0.89mg
1.08%