Description

Tart Cherry Cheesecake Crumb Bars are a heavenly blend of flavors that delight the senses. This easy-to-make dessert features a buttery crumb crust, a rich cream cheese filling, and a vibrant tart cherry topping. Perfect for summer gatherings or cozy family dinners, each bite delivers a satisfying crunch and a sweet-tart burst that will leave your guests asking for more. Treat yourself to this irresistible dessert that’s sure to impress everyone!

Ingredients

Scale

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup granulated sugar
¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
16 oz cream cheese, room temperature
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 can (21 oz) tart cherry pie filling

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9 inch baking pan.
In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, and melted butter until crumbly. Reserve 1 cup for topping.
Press the remaining mixture into the pan and bake for 10 minutes.
Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
Spread half the cheesecake mixture over the crust, add dollops of cherry filling, then top with remaining cheesecake mixture.
Sprinkle reserved crumbs on top and bake for 30-35 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
Cool completely before slicing into squares.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 60g)
Calories: 240
Sugar: 16g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 55mg

Keywords: Substitute tart cherries with blueberries or raspberries for a different flavor profile. For enhanced taste, mix in almond extract or lemon zest to the cheesecake layer.