Cherry Crumble Bars: Indulge in This Irresistible Recipe!
Indulge in these creamy, fruity, buttery, and completely addictive Cherry Crumble Bars that are perfect for any dessert lover!
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 3 h 40 min
- Yield: 9–12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling or homemade cherry compote
- (Optional) a few drops of natural pink food coloring
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ⅓ cup powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped cream or whipped topping
- ¼ cup crushed graham crackers or cookie crumbs
- 2 tbsp pink sanding sugar or edible glitter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Mix flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Press into lined 8×8 pan. Bake 18–20 minutes until golden. Cool.
- Spread cherry filling evenly over cooled crust.
- Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in whipped cream. Spread over cherry layer. Add pink color if desired.
- Chill 3+ hours until set. Before serving, top with graham crumbs and pink sugar.
- Cut into bars and serve chilled.
Notes
- For a homemade cherry compote, cook fresh or frozen cherries with sugar and cornstarch until thickened.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to experiment with different fruit fillings!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar