Best 3 Cherry Cheese Bars Recipes
Indulge in the delightful combination of sweet cherries and creamy cheese in these irresistible Cherry Cheese Bars. This classic dessert features a buttery graham cracker crust filled with a velvety cheesecake layer, topped with a vibrant cherry pie filling and a sprinkling of streusel crumbs. With three tempting variations – Classic Cherry Cheese Bars, Chocolate Cherry Cheese Bars, and Gluten-Free Cherry Cheese Bars – this recipe offers something for everyone to savor. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with these luscious treats, perfect for any occasion.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
CHERRY CHEESE BARS
I ripped this recipe from a magazine a long time ago. I made it many times and it always turned out delicious as well as beautiful. Since then, I misplaced my box of recipes torn from magazines until the other day. I had previously tried to find this recipe on Zaar, but couldn't so I was happy to find the clipping so now I can share the recipe with all of you. Since the layers are baked separately, the cook time and the prep time overlap somewhat. Prep time does not include refrigeration time. I have used low-fat cream cheese and it turns out just as good. Enjoy!
Provided by Chef Schellies
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 1h15m
Yield 36 bars, 36 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Grease a 13x9x2-inch pan.
- Coarsely chop 1/2 cup nuts for the topping. Set aside.
- Finely chop remaining 1/2 cup nuts.
- Combine flour and brown sugar. Cut in shortening until fine crumbs form. Add finely chopped nuts and coconut.
- Remove 1/2 cup of this mixture and set aside.
- Press remaining crumbs in bottom of pan. Bake at 350°F for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly browned.
- Beat cream cheese, sugar, eggs, and vanilla at medium speed until smooth. Spread over hot, baked crust. Return to oven and bake 15 minutes longer.
- Spread cherry pie filling over cheese layer.
- Combine reserved nuts and reserved crumbs. Sprinkle over cherries. Return to oven and bake 15 minutes more. Cool. Refrigerate several hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.6, Fat 10.4, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 25.6, Sodium 46, Carbohydrate 15.7, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 6.9, Protein 2.4
CHEERY CHERRY CHEESE BARS
This recipe is chock-full of my favorites! And they are a quick and easy bar to make. They come in handy during the holidays when start running out of time! Very pretty on holiday trays! Enjoy! (photo from bing images)
Provided by Kelly Williams
Categories Fruit Desserts
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease a 13x9x2-inch pan. *Or line pan with foil and spray pan for easy removal and cutting later. Coarsely chop 1/2 cup nuts for the topping. Set aside. Finely chop remaining 1/2 cup nuts. Combine flour and brown sugar. Cut in shortening until fine crumbs form. Add finely chopped nuts and coconut. Remove 1/2 cup of this mixture and set aside. Press remaining crumbs into bottom of pan. Bake at 350°F for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly browned. Beat cream cheese, sugar, eggs, and vanilla at medium speed until smooth. Spread over hot, baked crust. Return to oven and bake 15 minutes longer. Spread cherry pie filling over cheese layer. Combine reserved nuts and reserved crumbs. Sprinkle over cherries. Return to oven and bake 15 minutes more. Cool. Refrigerate several hours. Cut into 2 x 1 1/2" bars or small squares for parties ir cookie trays.
CHERRY CREAM CHEESE BARS
Steps:
- 1. Put graham cracker crust in bottom of a 13x9 in baking dish
- 2. Beat together cream cheese, powder sugar, and milk. Spread onto crust. Sprinkle walnuts over cream cheese. Cover with cool whip. Top with cherries and chill for a least 1 hour.
- 3. Cut into bars and serve.
Tips:
- For a richer cheesecake filling, use full-fat cream cheese.
- For a more tangy cheesecake filling, use sour cream.
- To prevent the crust from becoming soggy, pre-bake it for 10 minutes before adding the cheesecake filling.
- If you don't have a springform pan, you can use a 9x13 inch baking dish. Just be sure to grease and flour the pan before adding the crust.
- To make sure the cheesecake is cooked through, insert a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, the cheesecake is done.
- Let the cheesecake cool completely before serving. This will help the cheesecake set and prevent it from falling apart.
Conclusion:
These cherry cheese bars are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With a creamy cheesecake filling, a sweet cherry topping, and a buttery graham cracker crust, these bars are sure to be a hit with everyone. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give these cherry cheese bars a try!
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