Cherry Vanilla Cheesecake Bars
Cherry Vanilla Cheesecake Bars feature a buttery graham cracker crust, a smooth vanilla cheesecake layer, and a luscious cherry pie topping. This easy-to-make dessert combines classic cheesecake flavors with bright cherry sweetness in portable, crowd-pleasing bars perfect for parties or everyday treats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Total Time: Approx. 3 hours
- Yield: 9-12 bars
- Category: Dessert, Cheesecake Bars
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Classic Desserts
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
6 tbsp melted butter
16 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup cherry pie filling
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
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Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl. Press firmly into the bottom of a greased 9×9-inch pan.
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Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
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Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
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Pour cheesecake mixture over crust and spread evenly.
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Spoon cherry pie filling evenly on top without mixing.
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Bake 35-40 minutes until cheesecake is set but slightly jiggly in the center.
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Cool completely; refrigerate at least 2 hours before slicing into bars.
Notes
Use mixed berry pie filling instead of cherry for variety.
Add chopped nuts on top for texture.
Swirl cherry filling into cheesecake layer before baking for marbled effect.
Top with whipped cream or powdered sugar before serving.
Substitute crust with crushed vanilla wafers or digestive biscuits.
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