Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these delightful Christmas Cherry Cheesecake Bars. A graham cracker crust topped with a creamy cheesecake layer and finished with a luscious cherry pie filling, these bars are the perfect sweet treat for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Layer:
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Topping:
- 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
- 1/4 cup white chocolate chips, melted (optional, for drizzle)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Preheat the oven to 325°F. Mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Press into a lined baking dish.
- Make the Cheesecake Layer: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs, extracts, and mix. Spread over crust.
- Bake: Bake for 30-35 minutes until set. Cool.
- Add Topping: Spread cherry pie filling over the cheesecake. Chill for at least 3 hours.
- Optional Drizzle: Drizzle melted white chocolate over the bars before serving.
- Serve: Cut into bars and enjoy!
Notes
- For a festive touch, sprinkle crushed peppermint candies or holiday sprinkles on top.
- Bars can be made ahead and stored covered in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
