Delicious Cherry Pie Bars: A Crowd-Pleasing Birthday Treat


 

1. Preheat & Prep

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

  • Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.

2. Make the Crust & Crumble

  • In a food processor (or bowl), mix flour, sugar, and salt.

  • Add cold butter cubes and vanilla, pulsing (or cutting in with a pastry cutter) until crumbly.

  • Press ⅔ of the mixture into the pan to form the crust.

  • Reserve the rest for the topping.

3. Add the Cherry Filling

  • In a bowl, mix cherry pie filling, lemon juice, and almond extract.

  • Spread evenly over the crust.

  • Sprinkle the remaining crumble mixture on top.

4. Bake to Golden Perfection

  • Bake for 40-45 minutes until the top is lightly golden.

  • Let cool completely before glazing.

5. Drizzle & Serve!

  • Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla for the glaze.

  • Drizzle over cooled bars, then slice into squares.


Pro Tips for the Best Cherry Pie Bars

🍒 Use Quality Cherry Filling – Or make homemade with fresh/frozen cherries.
🍒 Keep Butter Cold – Ensures a flaky, tender crust.
🍒 Chill Before Cutting – For cleaner slices, refrigerate 30 minutes first.
🍒 Add Nuts – Mix chopped almonds into the crumble for extra crunch.


Creative Variations

🍫 Chocolate Cherry – Add chocolate chips to the filling or drizzle with melted chocolate.
🍋 Lemon Twist – Add lemon zest to the glaze for brightness.
🍎 Mixed Berry – Swap cherries for blueberry or raspberry pie filling.
🥥 Coconut Crust – Add shredded coconut to the crumble mixture.


Why This Recipe is Perfect for Ad Revenue

💰 High-Search Keywords: "Easy cherry dessert bars," "birthday party treats," "fruit crumble bars."
💰 Pinterest & Google Traffic – Vibrant red cherries = high engagement.
💰 Affiliate Potential – Link to baking pans, pastry cutters, or premium extracts.
💰 Evergreen Appeal – Works for holidays, potlucks, and birthdays year-round.


Serving Suggestions

🎉 Birthday Parties – Serve alongside cupcakes or ice cream.
☕ Brunch Dessert – Pair with coffee or tea.
🍦 À La Mode – Top with vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.
🎁 Edible Gifts – Package in cute boxes with ribbon.


Final Thought

These Cherry Pie Bars are the ultimate fuss-free dessert—sweet, buttery, and bursting with cherry flavor. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or anytime you want a treat that wows!

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