Description
Creamy cheesecake filling with a graham cracker crust and a tangy cherry topping, baked into easy-to-share bars. Perfect for gatherings and home baking.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup granulated sugar (for crust)
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar (for filling)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 cup cherry pie filling (or 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and slightly mashed)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, ¼ cup sugar, and melted butter. Press mixture into a 13×9-inch pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Let cool slightly.
In another bowl, beat cream cheese, ¾ cup sugar, vanilla, and eggs until smooth. Spread over cooled crust. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until center is set. Cool completely.
Spread cherry pie filling over warm filling. Chill for 1 hour. Cut into 16-20 bars.
Notes
For a halal option, use certified halal butter and cream cheese. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Serve chilled.
Can substitute frozen cherries (defrosted and drained) for cherry pie filling.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg