Cherry Delights

Indulge in the sweet, buttery magic of *Cherry Delights*, a timeless dessert bar that combines a crumbly shortbread crust with luscious cherry pie filling and a drizzle of creamy almond glaze. This easy-to-make recipe takes just 20 minutes of prep time and bakes to perfection in under half an hour, making it an ideal treat for holidays, potlucks, or casual family gatherings. Each bite is a delightful harmony of textures—soft, fruity, and melt-in-your-mouth buttery goodness. With a hint of vanilla in the crust and a delicate almond flavor in the glaze, these cherry bars offer a gourmet twist on traditional dessert squares. Serve them as a show-stopping centerpiece or a simple yet sophisticated treat that everyone will love. Perfect for sharing, this recipe makes 24 bars, ensuring there’s plenty to go around!

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup cherry pie filling
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 0.5 teaspoon almond extract

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.

Step 4

Gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt to the butter mixture. Mix until the dough comes together into a smooth, soft texture.

Step 5

Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan to form the base of the Cherry Delights.

Step 6

Spread the cherry pie filling evenly over the pressed dough, ensuring full coverage.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the center is set.

Step 8

While the base cools slightly, prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar, milk, and almond extract in a small bowl until smooth.

Step 9

Drizzle the glaze over the warm cherry bars for a beautiful finish.

Step 10

Allow the Cherry Delights to cool completely in the pan before cutting them into small squares. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(869.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2887.9

Total Fat 101.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 57.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Cholesterol 250.7mg	0%
Sodium 759.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 479.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.9g	0%
Total Sugars 284.9g
Protein 28.1g	0%

Vitamin D 13.0IU	0%
Calcium 118.8mg	0%
Iron 14.0mg	0%
Potassium 536.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.0%

Protein: 3.8%

Carbs: 65.2%