Description
Indulge in these irresistible cherry pie bars that combine a buttery crust with a sweet-tart cherry filling for the perfect dessert experience. With golden, crumbly layers and vibrant red cherries, these bars are ideal for any occasion—whether it’s a picnic or a cozy family gathering. Easy to make and perfect for sharing, they will quickly become your go-to treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 egg
- 3 cups fresh cherries, pitted
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
- Beat in the egg until mixed; reserve 1 cup of dough for topping.
- Press remaining dough into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In another bowl, mix pitted cherries with sugar and almond extract; spread over crust.
- Crumble reserved dough over cherries.
- Bake for about 30 minutes until golden brown. Cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg