Chocolate Cherry Bars

Indulge in the irresistible decadence of Chocolate Cherry Bars, a dessert that perfectly balances rich cocoa flavors with the vibrant sweetness of cherry pie filling. These layered bars feature a soft, fudgy chocolate base topped with a luscious cherry layer and dollops of chocolate batter, all crowned with melted semi-sweet chocolate chips for an extra touch of indulgence. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a handful of pantry staples, this easy-to-make treat is ideal for bake sales, holiday gatherings, or a luxurious weeknight dessert. Serve these beautifully marbled bars as they are or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an unforgettable dessert experience.

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup cocoa powder
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 0.75 cup unsalted butter
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 1 can cherry pie filling
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9x13-inch (23x33 cm) baking dish with parchment paper, allowing some overhang for easy removal.

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the eggs, one at a time, to the butter mixture, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. The batter will be thick.

Step 6

Spread two-thirds of the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish, smoothing it out with a spatula.

Step 7

Spread the cherry pie filling evenly over the batter layer.

Step 8

Dollop the remaining batter over the cherry layer, spreading it gently with a spatula. Some cherry filling may be visible, and that's okay.

Step 9

Sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly over the top of the batter.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 28-32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (avoid the cherry filling when testing).

Step 11

Remove the dish from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.

Step 12

Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan. Cut into 12 squares or desired portion sizes, and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1198.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3145.4

Total Fat 137.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 77.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g
Cholesterol 558mg	0%
Sodium 921.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 510.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 31.5g	0%
Total Sugars 441.1g
Protein 35.9g	0%

Vitamin D 82IU	0%
Calcium 179.4mg	0%
Iron 17.8mg	0%
Potassium 1225.5mg	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: 36.2%

Protein: 4.2%

Carbs: 59.6%