Best 9 Cheery Cherry Cheese Bars Recipes

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In the world of delectable desserts, cherry cheese bars stand out as a delightful treat that combines the vibrant sweetness of cherries with the creamy richness of cheese. With a crispy crust and a luscious filling, these bars offer a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice cook, this guide will lead you on a culinary journey to create the perfect cherry cheese bars that will become a cherished favorite among your family and friends.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

EASY CHERRY CHEESECAKE BARS



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Oatmeal cookie mix and pie filling make an easy dessert. Store, covered, in refrigerator.

Provided by carmex182

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cheesecake Recipes

Time 3h25m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

cooking spray
1 (17.5 ounce) package dry oatmeal cookie mix
½ stick butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
½ cup white sugar
1 egg
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat bottom and sides of a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
  • Pour cookie mix into a large bowl. Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly and coarse. Reserve 1 1/2 cups crumb mixture; press remaining crumbs into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
  • Bake crust in the preheated oven for 8 minutes. Remove partially baked crust and leave oven on.
  • Beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, flour, and vanilla extract together in a bowl using electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.
  • Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over the partially baked crust. Spread cherry pie filling over cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle reserved crumbs on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until light golden brown on top, about 35 minutes. Cool about 30 minutes. Refrigerate to chill, about 2 hours. Cut into 16 to 20 bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342.3 calories, Carbohydrate 39.1 g, Cholesterol 50.1 mg, Fat 19 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 261.1 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

CHEWY CHERRY BARS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 55m

Yield 16 bars

Number Of Ingredients 8

Crisco® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 tsp. almond or vanilla extract
1 cup Pillsbury BEST® All Purpose Flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 cup rolled oats, quick or old fashioned
1/2 cup Smucker's® Cherry Preserves

Steps:

  • HEAT oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 8-inch square baking pan with no-stick cooking spray.
  • BEAT butter and brown sugar in medium bowl until smooth and fluffy. Beat in extract. Mix in flour, baking powder and oats until mixture is crumbly. Reserve 1/2-cup for topping. Pat remaining crumbs into bottom of prepared pan.
  • SPOON preserves evenly over crumb crust in pan. Sprinkle with reserved crumb topping.
  • BAKE 30 to 40 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire rack. Cut into bars.

QUICK AND EASY CHERRY BARS



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With a busy family and no one knowing just who might be over to eat, this is a quick and easy great tasting bar dessert

Provided by tntcook

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup butter, softened
1 ¾ cups white sugar
4 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 pinch salt
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; stir into the creamed mixture. Reserve 1 1/2 cups of the dough and spread the rest into the bottom of the prepared pan. Cover this layer evenly with cherry pie filling. Drop the rest of the dough by spoonfuls on top of the cherry layer and spread to cover the best you can.
  • Bake for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until top is golden. Frost with a confectioners' glaze when cool for sweeter bars. Let cool completely before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.7 calories, Carbohydrate 31.6 g, Cholesterol 51.3 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 99.8 mg, Sugar 14.7 g

CHERRY BARS



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Whip up a pan of these festive bars in just 20 minutes with staple ingredients and cherry pie filling. Between the easy preparation and the pretty colors, they're destined to become a holiday classic. -Jane Kamp, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cans (21 ounces each) cherry pie filling
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 to 3 tablespoons 2% milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter, sugar and salt until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extracts. Gradually add flour., Spread 3 cups dough into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Spread with pie filling. Drop remaining dough by teaspoonfuls over filling. Bake 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack., In a small bowl, mix confectioners' sugar, extracts and enough milk to reach desired consistency; drizzle over top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 72mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CHERRY CHEESECAKE BARS



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Enjoy these bars made using Betty Crocker® sugar cookie mix - perfect dessert to be served at Halloween.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix
1/2 cup cold butter
2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
1/3 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, place cookie mix. 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. Bake 10 minutes. Cool.
  • Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, flour, vanilla and egg with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over partially baked crust. Spoon cherry pie filling evenly over cream cheese layer.
  • In small bowl, mix reserved 1 1/2 cups crumb mixture and the almonds. Sprinkle over pie filling.
  • Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool 30 minutes. Refrigerate about 2 hours or until chilled. Cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235, Carbohydrate 29 g, Fat 2, Fiber 1/2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 169 mg

CHERRY CHEESE BARS



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I ripped this recipe from a magazine a long time ago. I made it many times and it always turned out delicious as well as beautiful. Since then, I misplaced my box of recipes torn from magazines until the other day. I had previously tried to find this recipe on Zaar, but couldn't so I was happy to find the clipping so now I can share the recipe with all of you. Since the layers are baked separately, the cook time and the prep time overlap somewhat. Prep time does not include refrigeration time. I have used low-fat cream cheese and it turns out just as good. Enjoy!

Provided by Chef Schellies

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h15m

Yield 36 bars, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup walnuts, divided
1 1/4 cups flour
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup butter flavor shortening
1/2 cup coconut
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
2/3 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Grease a 13x9x2-inch pan.
  • Coarsely chop 1/2 cup nuts for the topping. Set aside.
  • Finely chop remaining 1/2 cup nuts.
  • Combine flour and brown sugar. Cut in shortening until fine crumbs form. Add finely chopped nuts and coconut.
  • Remove 1/2 cup of this mixture and set aside.
  • Press remaining crumbs in bottom of pan. Bake at 350°F for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly browned.
  • Beat cream cheese, sugar, eggs, and vanilla at medium speed until smooth. Spread over hot, baked crust. Return to oven and bake 15 minutes longer.
  • Spread cherry pie filling over cheese layer.
  • Combine reserved nuts and reserved crumbs. Sprinkle over cherries. Return to oven and bake 15 minutes more. Cool. Refrigerate several hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.6, Fat 10.4, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 25.6, Sodium 46, Carbohydrate 15.7, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 6.9, Protein 2.4

MERRY CHERRY BARS



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These luscious bars, filled with cherries and almonds, really suit the Christmas season. I sometimes put a cup of coconut in a clean jar with a few drops of red food coloring. After a few shakes, I have tinted coconut to sprinkle on top.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 cup cold butter
FILLING:
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup finely chopped almonds
1/2 cup finely chopped maraschino cherries, drained
CHERRY ICING:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup cherry juice blend
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine flour and confectioners' sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned., Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine brown sugar and eggs; mix well. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to egg mixture. Stir in almonds and cherries. Spread over crust. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until bars begin to pull away from sides of pan. Cool on a wire rack. In a small bowl, beat icing ingredients until smooth. Frost bars.

Nutrition Facts :

CHEERY CHERRY CHEESECAKE BARS



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Make and share this Cheery Cherry Cheesecake Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h2m

Yield 30 bars

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/3 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1 cup all-purpose flour
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherry

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, cream the butter, brown sugar, and flour together; mix well.
  • Reserve 1/2 cup crumb mixture; press remaining mixture into an 8 inch square baking pan.
  • Bake in a 350 degree oven for 10-12 minutes; cool.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and lemon juice until fluffy (1-2 minutes).
  • Stir in cherries.
  • Spread filling over cooled crust.
  • Sprinkle reserved crumb mixture over top.
  • Bake at 350 for 18-20 minutes or until the filling is set and top is lightly browned.
  • Cool and store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77.8, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 20.8, Sodium 40.3, Carbohydrate 7.5, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 4.1, Protein 1.2

CHERRY STREUSEL CHEESECAKE BARS



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These dessert bars are one layer of yumminess after another-from the shortbread cookie crust and cheesecake filling to the cherry streusel topping.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 1h12m

Yield 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

40 square shortbread cookies, finely crushed (about 2-1/2 cups)
2 Tbsp. butter
3 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened, divided
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. almond extract
1 can (21 oz.) cherry pie filling
1/2 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350ºF.
  • Mix cookie crumbs, butter and 4 oz. cream cheese with mixer until blended. Reserve 1-1/4 cups crumb mixture; press remaining onto bottom of 13x9-inch pan sprayed with cooking spray. Bake 10 min.; cool.
  • Beat remaining cream cheese, sugar, eggs and extract until blended. Spread over crust; top with pie filling. Combine nuts and reserved crumb mixture; sprinkle over pie filling.
  • Bake 30 to 32 min. or until edges are lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 180 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

Tips:

  • To achieve the perfect golden-brown crust, ensure the oven temperature is accurate. Use an oven thermometer to verify the temperature.
  • Creaming the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy incorporates air, resulting in a tender and crumbly crust.
  • Incorporate the dry ingredients gradually to prevent over-mixing and ensure a smooth batter.
  • To avoid a soggy crust, pre-bake it before adding the filling. This allows the crust to set and prevents the filling from seeping in.
  • Freshly pitted cherries can be used instead of canned cherries. Just be sure to remove the pits before adding them to the filling.
  • For a richer flavor, use a combination of cream cheese and sour cream in the filling.
  • To achieve a smooth and creamy filling, beat the cream cheese and sugar until completely smooth before adding the eggs.
  • For a glossy topping, brush the bars with melted butter and sprinkle with sugar before baking.
  • Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting them into squares. This will prevent them from falling apart.

Conclusion:

Cherry Cheese Bars are a delightful treat that combines a sweet and tangy filling with a buttery crust. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With the right ingredients and techniques, you can create a delicious and visually appealing dessert that will be a hit at any gathering. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on this culinary journey together!

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