Cherry Bliss Bars: A Slice of Heaven in Every Bite
These Cherry Pie Bars are everything you love about classic cherry pie in an easy-to-make, shareable bar form! Buttery layers, sweet cherry filling, and a luscious almond glaze make this dessert a guaranteed hit. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or anytime you’re craving a fruity, decadent treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 20 bars
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- Butter, softened
- Sugar
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- Almond extract
- All-purpose flour
- Salt
- Cherry pie filling
- Powdered sugar
- Milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 15x10x1-inch pan with non-stick spray.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla and almond extracts.
- Combine flour and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually mix into the creamed butter mixture.
- Spread 3 cups of batter evenly in the pan. Top with cherry pie filling. Drop spoonfuls of the remaining batter over the filling.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Adjust baking time if using a 9×13-inch pan.
- Cool bars completely on a wire rack.
- For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, vanilla extract, almond extract, and milk until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled bars.
- Let the glaze set, then cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- You can substitute other pie fillings for variety, like blueberry or apple.
- Use a larger pan for thinner bars, or a smaller pan for thicker ones (adjust baking time).
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: ~230
- Sugar: ~20g
- Sodium: ~120mg
- Fat: ~10g
- Saturated Fat: ~6g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~4g
- Trans Fat: ~0g
- Carbohydrates: ~34g
- Fiber: ~1g
- Protein: ~2g
- Cholesterol: ~40mg