Tart Cherry Cheesecake Crumb Bars
Tart Cherry Cheesecake Crumb Bars are a delightful dessert that combines creamy cheesecake with a vibrant tart cherry filling, all nestled between layers of buttery crumb crust. Perfect for any gathering or as a special treat at home, these bars offer a delicious balance of sweet and tangy flavors in every bite. Easy to prepare and visually appealing, they’ll surely impress your guests and become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 9 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for crust)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup tart cherry filling (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8 inch baking dish or line with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix softened butter and sugar until creamy. Add flour, baking powder, and salt; stir until crumbly.
- Press two-thirds of the crumb mixture into the bottom of the prepared dish.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, then eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition; blend in vanilla.
- Spread the cheesecake filling over the crust and dollop tart cherry filling on top.
- Sprinkle remaining crumb mixture over the cherry layer. Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool completely before slicing into squares for serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg