Cherry cheesecake bars

Here’s a rich, creamy Cherry Cheesecake Bars recipe with a buttery crust and classic cherry topping 🍒✨

Cherry Cheesecake Bars

Ingredients

Crust

• 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
• ¼ cup sugar
• ½ tsp cinnamon (optional)
• ½ cup melted butter

Cheesecake Filling

• 16 oz (2 blocks) cream cheese, softened
• ¾ cup sugar
• 2 large eggs (room temp)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)

Topping

• 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a 9×13 pan with parchment.
2. Make crust:
   Mix crumbs, sugar, cinnamon, and butter.
   Press firmly into pan.
   Bake 10 minutes, then cool slightly.
3. Make filling:
   Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
   Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently.
   Mix in vanilla and sour cream.
4. Bake:
   Pour filling over crust.
   Bake 35–40 minutes, until center is just set.
5. Cool:
   Let cool to room temp, then chill 4 hours or overnight.
6. Top & slice:
   Spread cherry pie filling on top.
   Cut into bars with a clean, hot knife.

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Tips for Perfect Bars

• Don’t overmix—prevents cracks
• Bake low and slow for creamy texture
• Chill completely before cutting

Variations

• Homemade cherry topping: Use fresh or frozen cherries + sugar + cornstarch
• Chocolate crust: Swap graham crackers for chocolate cookies
• Almond twist: Add ½ tsp almond extract to filling

If you want no-bake, mini bars, or a swirled cherry version, just tell me 🍒