🍒 Delicious Cherry Pie Bars: A Crowd-Pleasing Birthday Treat
If you’re searching for the perfect dessert that combines the classic flavors of cherry pie with the ease of a handheld treat, look no further than these Delicious Cherry Pie Bars. They’re fruity, buttery, and just the right amount of sweet — making them the ultimate crowd-pleaser for birthdays, celebrations, or simply any day you want to share something special.
Forget the fuss of rolling out pie crusts and slicing perfect wedges. These bars offer all the flavor and charm of a homemade cherry pie, but in easy-to-make, grab-and-go squares that everyone will love.
🥧 Why Cherry Pie Bars?
Cherry pie is a timeless dessert, bursting with juicy cherries and wrapped in flaky pastry. Turning this classic into bars makes serving simpler, cleanup easier, and portion control a breeze — ideal for parties and busy kitchens alike.
🍒 Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
1 cup granulated sugar, divided
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
🍴 How To Make Cherry Pie Bars
Step 1: Prepare the Crust
In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and half the sugar. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in one egg and half the vanilla extract until the dough comes together.
Step 2: Press the Crust
Press two-thirds of the dough evenly into the bottom of a greased 9×13-inch baking pan. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 15 minutes or until lightly golden.
Step 3: Add the Cherry Filling
Spread the cherry pie filling evenly over the partially baked crust.
Step 4: Top It Off
Crumble the remaining dough over the cherry filling, gently pressing down.
Step 5: Bake & Cool
Bake for an additional 25-30 minutes until the topping is golden and set. Let cool completely before cutting into bars.
🎉 Serving Suggestions
Serve plain or dusted with powdered sugar for an elegant touch.
Pair with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence.
