Easy Cherry Pie Bars: A Simple Cherry Dessert to Savor
Soft, buttery layers filled with sweet and tart cherry pie filling and finished with a delicate almond glaze. This easy cherry dessert is perfect for holidays, potlucks, or everyday baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: About 24 bars
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Bars:
1 cup softened butter
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 tsp almond extract
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ tsp salt
1 (21 oz) can premium cherry pie filling
For the Glaze:
1 cup confectioners’ sugar
1 tsp almond extract
½ tsp vanilla extract
Milk (as needed for desired consistency)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 15x10x1-inch baking pan.
In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add eggs, almond extract, and vanilla extract. Beat until well combined.
Mix in flour and salt until a soft dough forms.
Press half of the dough evenly into the prepared pan.
Spread cherry pie filling evenly over the crust.
Drop spoonfuls of remaining dough over the cherry layer (it will spread while baking).
Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until golden brown.
Allow bars to cool completely in the pan.
Whisk glaze ingredients together, adding milk gradually until smooth and drizzle-able.
Drizzle glaze over cooled bars, slice, and serve.
Notes
These cherry pie bars are beginner-friendly and require no special techniques.
The almond extract enhances the cherry flavor beautifully—don’t skip it!
Let bars cool fully before glazing to prevent melting.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
Perfect for potlucks, bake sales, holidays, or summer gatherings.
