Yummy Cherry Bars

Bursting with vibrant cherry flavor and wrapped in a buttery, crumbly crust, these Yummy Cherry Bars are a delightful treat that's perfect for any occasion. With a soft, rich base and golden streusel topping, this recipe combines simple pantry ingredients like all-purpose flour, vanilla extract, and cherry pie filling to create a dessert that's easy to make yet irresistibly decadent. Ready in just 50 minutes from prep to table, these bars are ideal for potlucks, family gatherings, or a simple weeknight dessert. Dust them with powdered sugar for an elegant touch or serve them as is for a sweet, fruity indulgence. Whether you call them cherry crumble bars, cherry dessert squares, or cherry pie bars, this recipe will quickly become a household favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 44/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 21 ounces cherry pie filling
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.

Step 3

Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until the dough comes together and is well incorporated.

Step 6

Press two-thirds of the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan to form the base layer.

Step 7

Spread the cherry pie filling evenly over the dough base, being careful not to disturb the layer underneath.

Step 8

Crumble the remaining dough over the cherry pie filling to create the crumb topping.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and the edges are set.

Step 10

Remove the bars from the oven and let them cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.

Step 11

If desired, dust the top with powdered sugar for a finishing touch.

Step 12

Serve and enjoy these delightful cherry bars!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1454.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4496.2

Total Fat 209.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 126.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g
Cholesterol 888.7mg	0%
Sodium 1670.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 615.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.5g	0%
Total Sugars 365.5g
Protein 49.1g	0%

Vitamin D 82IU	0%
Calcium 201.0mg	0%
Iron 22.3mg	0%
Potassium 971.1mg	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: 41.5%

Protein: 4.3%

Carbs: 54.1%