Cherry Pie Bars

If you love classic fruit desserts but want something easier than making a traditional pie, these Cherry Pie Bars are the perfect solution. Featuring a rich, buttery crust, a generous layer of sweet cherry filling, and a smooth vanilla glaze, these dessert bars are ideal for sharing with family and friends.

Perfect for holidays, bake sales, birthdays, or weekend baking, this easy recipe delivers all the comforting flavors of cherry pie in a convenient handheld treat.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

These homemade cherry bars are simple to prepare and always a crowd favorite.

Recipe Highlights

• Soft, buttery texture
• Sweet cherry pie filling
• Easy-to-slice dessert bars
• Perfect for parties and potlucks
• Great make-ahead dessert
• Beginner-friendly recipe
• Freezer-friendly

Every bite combines a tender cake-like crust with juicy cherries and a light glaze for a delicious homemade dessert.

Ingredients

For the Bars

• 1½ cups unsalted butter, softened
• 3 cups granulated sugar
• 1½ teaspoons salt
• 5 large eggs
• 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1½ teaspoons almond extract
• 5½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1½ teaspoons baking powder
• 2 cans (21 ounces each) cherry pie filling

For the Glaze

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 3 tablespoons milk

How to Make Cherry Pie Bars

Step 1: Prepare the Baking Pan

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease or line a 15×10-inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2: Prepare the Batter

In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Stir in the vanilla extract and almond extract.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.

Step 3: Assemble the Bars

See more on the next page to continue reading →