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

Bella Clinch
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These cherry cheesecake bars are the best! I've made them several times and they're always a hit. The cheesecake layer is so creamy and the cherry topping is the perfect amount of tartness. The crust is also very flaky.


Alarape Afeez
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I love how easy these cherry cheesecake bars are to make. They're perfect for when I'm short on time or when I need to bring a dessert to a potluck.


Nwogu Uche
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These cherry cheesecake bars are the perfect dessert for any occasion. They're easy to make, they always turn out perfectly, and they're always a hit with everyone who tries them.


Faizan Raja M FAIZAN ALI
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I made these cherry cheesecake bars for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. The bars were easy to make and they turned out perfectly.


Salim Sani
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These cherry cheesecake bars were amazing! The cheesecake layer was so creamy and the cherry topping was the perfect amount of tartness. The crust was also very flaky. I would definitely make these again.


Syaza Zatty
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These cherry cheesecake bars were delicious! The cheesecake layer was creamy and smooth, and the cherry topping was perfectly tart and sweet. The crust was also nice and flaky. I will definitely be making these again.


Hira Pun
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I love these cherry cheesecake bars! They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly. The cheesecake layer is so creamy and the cherry topping is the perfect amount of tartness. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Cheetos Island
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These cherry cheesecake bars are so good! The cheesecake layer is so creamy and the cherry topping is the perfect amount of tartness. The crust is also very flaky. I would definitely make these again.


Aidan Ahmed
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I made these cherry cheesecake bars for a potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them! The bars were easy to make and they turned out perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Farhan Ramper
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These cherry cheesecake bars were a hit with my family! The cheesecake layer was creamy and smooth, and the cherry topping was perfectly tart and sweet. The crust was also nice and flaky. I will definitely be making these again.