Buttery Party Delight Recipe
Irresistible Cherry Pie Bars are a delectable dessert that combines a buttery crust with a sweet cherry filling, creating a perfect treat for any occasion.
- Author: nova
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Total Time: 55-60 minutes
- Yield: 12-16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Crust:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
Filling:
- 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Extracts: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla and almond extracts.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Combine the flour and salt, then gradually add to the creamed mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
- Prepare Crust: Press two-thirds of the dough into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly to form the crust.
- Add Filling: Spread the cherry pie filling over the crust layer, ensuring it’s evenly distributed.
- Top with Dough: Drop small spoonfuls of the remaining dough over the cherry filling.
- Bake: Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Allow to cool before cutting into bars.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Cherry Pie Bars, Cherry Dessert, Fruit Bars, Easy Dessert Recipe