Description
Luscious cheesecake bars topped with sweet-tart cherry pie filling, perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup sugar, divided
- 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 1/4 cup of sugar. Press mixture into the bottom of the pan.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese with the remaining 3/4 cup of sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour cream cheese mixture over the crust and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes until center is set and edges are lightly browned.
- Remove from oven and cool completely on a wire rack.
- Top with cherry pie filling, spreading evenly.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before cutting into squares.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg