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Easy Cherry Cheesecake Bars

These cherry cheesecake bars are the perfect make-ahead dessert for any occasion! Creamy cheesecake sits atop a homemade graham cracker crust, and is finished off with a generous helping of cherries.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 12 squares
Calories: 351 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Crust
  • 1 ½ cups Graham cracker crumbs
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup salted butter, melted
Cheesecake
  • 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 can cherry pie filling

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 9x9-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving a 1 or 2-inch overhang on either side of the pan, and spray with pan spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix together 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs, ¼ cup granulated sugar, and ¼ cup salted butter, together until it resembles wet sand.
  3. Firmly press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let the crust cool while you prepare the filling.
Cheesecake
  1. Add 16 ounces cream cheese, to a large bowl and beat with a hand mixer or the paddle attachment of a stand mixer and beat until it is smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed.
  2. Add ½ cup sugar, ¼ cup sour cream, 2 tablespoons heavy cream, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract and beat until combined. Add the 3 large eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Pour the batter over the cooled crust.
  3. Return the pan to the oven and bake for 28-30 minutes or until the center is set.
  4. Remove the pan from the oven and allow it to cool to room temperature before chilling in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  5. Once chilled, carefully remove the bars from the pan using the parchment paper. Cut the cheesecake into 9 or 12 squares, depending on your preference.
  6. Spoon approximately 2 tablespoons of 1 can cherry pie filling over each bar and serve.

Notes

  • Originally posted February 7, 2018
  • Originally posted February 7, 2018
  • Updated on February 7, 2024

Nutrition Information

Calories 351kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 95mg (32%) Sodium 245mg (10%) Potassium 146mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 17g (34%) Vitamin A 853IU (17%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 64mg (6%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12squares

Amount Per Serving

Calories 351

% Daily Value*

Calories 351kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 95mg 32%
Sodium 245mg 10%
Potassium 146mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 17g 34%
Vitamin A 853IU 17%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 64mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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