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If you love sweet, fruity, and buttery desserts, these Cherry Pie Bars are an absolute must-try. Every year, they make birthdays extra special — soft, buttery crust, sweet cherry filling, and a simple crumb topping. Easy to make, easy to serve, and impossible to resist!
🍒✨ Cherry Pie Bars ✨🍒
Classic flavor, modern convenience.
These bars are perfect for birthdays, holidays, potlucks, or any time you want a dessert that feels homemade and special. They combine the best of a cherry pie with the convenience of a bar you can grab and serve.
📜 A Little History
Cherry pies have been an American tradition since the 1800s, especially during summer when fresh cherries were in season. Over time, bakers created cherry bars as a quicker, more portable alternative. Using pie filling instead of fresh cherries simplifies the process while keeping the classic sweet-tart flavor everyone loves.
🧺 Ingredients
For the Crust & Topping
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt
For the Filling
1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
👩🍳 Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add vanilla and mix. Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until crumbly.
Press about 2/3 of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form a crust.
Spread the cherry pie filling evenly over the crust.
Crumble the remaining dough over the cherry layer as a topping.
Bake for 35–40 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
Let cool completely before cutting into bars.
🔬 Methods & Tips (Why This Works)
Pressing the base firmly ensures a solid crust that holds the filling.
Crumbling the topping gives a rustic, buttery texture.
Using canned pie filling saves time while keeping the classic flavor.
Cooling completely helps the bars set for clean slicing.
🧩 Formation (How It Comes Together)
The buttery base supports the sweet-tart cherry filling. The crumb topping melts slightly during baking, creating a perfectly balanced dessert with textures that are soft, chewy, and crisp at the same time.
❤️ Who Will Love These Cherry Bars?
Cherry lovers
Dessert enthusiasts
Busy bakers looking for easy treats
Families and friends at gatherings
Perfect for:
Birthdays
Holidays
Potlucks and picnics
Quick dessert fixes
🍽️ Serving Ideas
Dust with powdered sugar before serving
Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence
Serve with whipped cream
Pack as a sweet treat for lunchboxes
✨ Conclusion
These Cherry Pie Bars are a classic dessert made easy — buttery, sweet, fruity, and perfect for sharing. They’re simple enough for a weekday treat, yet special enough to become a birthday tradition.
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