Cherry pie bars has a buttery crust with a smooth, sweet and tart cherry center that’s perfect for anyone looking for a quick dessert just in time for the warmer weather.
Indulge your taste buds with the perfect blend of sweet cherries and buttery crust in these delightful cherry pie bars. This easy-to-follow recipe utilizes canned cherry pie filling, making it a convenient choice for those looking to satisfy their dessert cravings in a pinch. Whether you’re a beginner in the kitchen or an experienced baker, these cherry pie bars are sure to be a breeze.
Prepare yourself for a treat that captures the essence of a classic cherry pie in a more portable and shareable form. Get ready to enjoy the delightful combination of tart cherries, flaky crust, and a burst of fruity goodness with every bite.
How To Make Cherry Pie Bars
Ingredients needed for the recipe
- Cherry pie filling
- All-purpose flour
- Granulated sugar
- Butter
- Glaze (listed below)
Tips for the recipe, what to expect
This cherry pie bars are delicious but understand that canned cherry pie fillings will vary. The cans sometimes have very little cherries. This will make soft spot in the bars when it’s time to cut them and serve. I do not have a brand in specific to recommend but typically stay away from the store brand ones, they short you really bad with the fruit.
Making the cherry pie bars recipe
- Preheat the oven to 350F.
- In a bowl, add the flour and the sugar together. Then using a pastry cutter, cut the butter into the flour and sugar until combined and crumbly. Line the baking dish to make removal easy.
- Take about 85% of the dough out and press it into a base crust in your lined baking dish. Then, spread the cherry pie filling across the crust. Take the remaining crumbles and sprinkle them across the top of the cherry pie filing.
- Place in the oven and bake for 55 minutes. When it’s done baking, allow to fully cool. Then, place the cherry pie bars in the refrigerator covered for a few hours to set. This will making cutting them much easier.
- After cutting the bars, serve and enjoy.
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Cherry Pie Bars
Equipment
- 8×8 or 9×9 baking pan
- Pastry cutter
Ingredients
- 42 ounce cherry pie filling (2 cans)
- 2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 13 tablespoon cold butter
Glaze (optional)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350℉.
- In a bowl, add the flour and the sugar together. Then using a pastry cutter, cut the butter into the flour and sugar until combined and crumbly. Line the baking dish to make removal easy.
- Take about 85% of the dough out and press it into a base crust in your lined baking dish. Then, spread the cherry pie filling across the crust. Take the remaining crumbles and sprinkle them across the top of the cherry pie filing.
- Place in the oven and bake for 55 minutes. When it's done baking, allow to fully cool. Then, place the cherry pie bars in the refrigerator covered for a few hours to set. This will making cutting them much easier.
- After cutting the bars, serve and enjoy.
- Note, if using the glaze, drizzle the glaze over the recipe after it has cooled and before or after you let the cherry pie bars set in the refrigerator.