Description
These baked cherry cheesecake bars have a buttery graham cracker crust, creamy vanilla filling, and sweet cherry topping. An easy make-ahead dessert perfect for holidays, parties, or weeknight treats.
Ingredients
For the Crust
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2 cups crushed graham crackers
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½ cup salted butter, melted
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3 tablespoons light brown sugar
For the Filling
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2 (8-ounce) blocks cream cheese, softened
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2 large eggs, room temperature
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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1 can cherry pie filling (for topping)
Instructions
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Prep the pan: Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a 9×13 pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
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Make the crust: Combine crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and brown sugar. Press firmly into the pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then cool slightly.
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Mix the filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and mix until creamy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
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Assemble: Pour cheesecake filling over crust and smooth the top.
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Bake: Bake for 30–35 minutes until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
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Cool & top: Cool completely, then spread cherry pie filling evenly over the top
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Chill & slice: Refrigerate at least 2 hours before slicing into bars
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 462mg
- Fat: 34g
- Carbohydrates: 69g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g