Cherry Slices

Indulge in the irresistible sweetness of Cherry Slices, a delightful dessert bar that combines a buttery, crumbly shortbread crust with a luscious layer of cherry preserves and a golden streusel topping. Perfectly balanced with a drizzle of almond-infused glaze, these bars are a must-have for lovers of fruity, melt-in-your-mouth treats. This simple yet elegant recipe requires just 20 minutes of prep time and yields 12 indulgent servings, making it an ideal choice for holiday gatherings, potlucks, or any occasion that calls for a crowd-pleasing dessert. Whether you use cherry preserves or pie filling, the result is a visually stunning treat that’s bursting with flavor in every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 41/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 cup cherry preserves (or cherry pie filling)
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1.5 tablespoons milk
• 0.5 teaspoons almond extract

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.

Step 2

In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Mix in the vanilla extract, followed by the flour and salt. Stir until the dough comes together. It will be slightly crumbly but should hold when pressed.

Step 4

Press two-thirds of the dough evenly into the prepared pan to form the bottom crust. Reserve the remaining dough for the topping.

Step 5

Spread the cherry preserves evenly over the crust, leaving a small border around the edges to prevent overflow during baking.

Step 6

Crumble the reserved dough over the cherry layer to create a streusel-like topping.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden and the edges are set. Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.

Step 8

Once cooled, make 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 cooled cherry slices, then let it set for about 10 minutes.

Step 10

Use the parchment overhang to lift the cherry slices out of the pan. Transfer to a cutting board and slice into bars or squares. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1005.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3772.2

Total Fat 99.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 56.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 250.0mg	0%
Sodium 1236.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 706.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.6g	0%
Total Sugars 439.9g
Protein 33.3g	0%

Vitamin D 9.8IU	0%
Calcium 118.6mg	0%
Iron 14.5mg	0%
Potassium 516.1mg	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: 23.3%

Protein: 3.5%

Carbs: 73.3%