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These cherry cheesecake bars are the perfect make-ahead dessert for any occasion! Creamy cheesecake sits atop a homemade graham cracker crust, and is finished off with a generous helping of cherries.

Cherry Cheesecake Bars

5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Author Sara Welch
Servings 12 squares
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These cherry cheesecake bars are the perfect make-ahead dessert for any occasion! Creamy cheesecake sits atop a homemade graham cracker crust, and is finished off with a generous helping of cherries.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword cheesecake bars, cherry cheesecake

Ingredients

For the crust:

  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 5 tablespoons melted butter
  • cooking spray

For the cheesecake:

  • 16 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream or sour cream
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 can cherry pie filling

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Line an 8"x8" pan with foil and coat with cooking spray.

  2. In a medium bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs, 2 tablespoons of sugar and melted butter.

  3. Firmly press the graham cracker mixture into the bottom of the pan.
  4. Bake for 10 minutes.
  5. While the crust is baking, prepare the filling.

  6. Place the cream cheese in the bowl of a mixer and beat until smooth and fluffy.

  7. Add the sugar, heavy cream and vanilla extract and beat until combined.
  8. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  9. Pour the mixture over the crust.
  10. Return the pan to the oven and bake for 38-40 minutes or until set and edges are light brown.
  11. Cool the pan to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 3 days.
  12. Cut the cheesecake into 9 or 12 squares, depending on your preference.
  13. Spoon approximately 2 tablespoons of cherry pie filling over each bar.
  14. Serve.

Recipe Notes

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Nutrition Facts
Cherry Cheesecake Bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 318 Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Fat 20g31%
Saturated Fat 11g55%
Cholesterol 85mg28%
Sodium 230mg10%
Potassium 126mg4%
Carbohydrates 31g10%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 13g14%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 831IU17%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 55mg6%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.