Cherry Pie Bars Recipe
American · Dessert · 65 min total
These cherry pie bars feature a buttery shortbread crust, a sweet-tart cherry filling, and a crumbly streusel topping. Perfect for dessert or a snack, they're easier than pie but just as delicious.
20
min prep
min prep
45
min cook
min cook
16
servings
servings
280
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on two sides.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add egg yolk and vanilla; mix until dough comes together. Reserve 1 cup of the mixture for topping. Press remaining dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Bake crust for 12-15 minutes, until lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
- Spread cherry pie filling evenly over the crust.
- To the reserved crumb mixture, add oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon; mix until combined. Sprinkle evenly over the cherry filling.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until topping is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour before cutting into bars.
Tips
- For cleaner cuts, chill bars thoroughly before slicing.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
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