Easy Cherry Pie Bars Recipe
Delight in these Easy Cherry Pie Bars that combine a buttery, tender crust with a sweet and tangy cherry filling, topped with a luscious almond-vanilla glaze. Perfect for a quick dessert, these bars bring all the classic cherry pie flavors in a convenient, handheld form.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Crust & Dough
- 1 cup softened butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
Filling
- 1 (21 oz) can premium cherry pie filling
Glaze
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1 tsp almond extract
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Milk, as needed
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) so it reaches the perfect baking temperature while you prepare the batter.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, creating a smooth base for your dough.
- Add Eggs and Extracts: Incorporate the eggs one at a time, followed by the almond and vanilla extracts, mixing thoroughly to blend all the flavors.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Stir in the all-purpose flour and salt until just combined, forming a firm dough. Avoid overmixing to keep the bars tender.
- Prepare the Base Layer: Press half of the dough evenly into a greased 9×13-inch baking pan, creating the foundation for your cherry filling.
- Add Cherry Filling: Spread the entire can of cherry pie filling evenly over the pressed dough layer, ensuring full coverage.
- Top with Remaining Dough: Using a spoon or your fingers, dollop the remaining dough over the cherry filling. The dough will bake into a delicious crumbly topping.
- Bake the Bars: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top is golden and the filling is bubbly. Remove and let cool completely.
- Prepare Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together confectioners’ sugar, almond extract, vanilla extract, and enough milk to reach a drizzling consistency.
- Drizzle and Serve: Once the bars are cool, drizzle the glaze over the top. Cut into squares and enjoy these delicious cherry pie bars!
Notes
- For best results, ensure butter and eggs are at room temperature before mixing.
- If cherry filling is very thick, gently warm it to spread more easily.
- The glaze can be customized by adding a bit more milk for thinner drizzle or extra sugar for thicker coating.
- You can store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- These bars freeze well; wrap tightly and freeze for up to 2 months.
Keywords: Cherry Pie Bars, Easy Cherry Bars, Cherry Dessert, Homemade Pie Bars, Almond Vanilla Glaze
Find it online: https://amayaharis.com/easy-cherry-pie-bars-recipe/
