Delicious Cherry Pie Bars: A Crowd-Pleasing Birthday Treat


The Perfect Dessert for Celebrations!

These Cherry Pie Bars are the ultimate party dessert—buttery, flaky crust with a luscious cherry filling, all topped with a sweet glaze for the perfect finish. They’re easier to make than a traditional pie, serve a crowd, and are guaranteed to disappear fast at any birthday celebration!

With a shortbread-like base, gooey cherry center, and crumbly topping, they’re like cherry pie’s more portable (and equally delicious) cousin. Let’s bake up this irresistible treat!


Why You’ll Love These Cherry Pie Bars

✅ Easier Than Pie – No rolling out dough or fussy crimping!
✅ Perfect for Parties – Cut into squares for easy serving.
✅ Buttery & Flaky – A melt-in-your-mouth crust and crumble topping.
✅ AdSense Goldmine – "Easy cherry dessert" and "birthday treat recipes" are high-RPM keywords!


Cherry Pie Bars Recipe

Ingredients

For the Crust & Crumble Topping:

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 cup granulated sugar

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, cold & cubed

  • ½ tsp salt

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Cherry Filling:

  • 2 cans (21 oz each) cherry pie filling

  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

  • ½ tsp almond extract (optional, enhances flavor)

For the Glaze (Optional):

  • 1 cup powdered sugar

  • 2 tbsp milk

  • ½ tsp vanilla extract



Step-by-Step Instructions