Description
Tart Cherry Cheesecake Crumb Bars are a delightful dessert that combines a buttery crumb topping with a creamy cheesecake layer and bursts of tart cherries. Each bite offers a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion. Whether you’re enjoying them at a summer picnic or cozying up at home, these bars promise to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup tart cherries (canned or frozen), drained if necessary
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix together flour, sugar, oats, and softened butter until crumbly. Reserve 1 cup of this mixture for the topping.
- Press the remaining mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, eggs, and vanilla; mix until fully combined.
- Spread the cheesecake mixture over the baked crust and evenly distribute the tart cherries on top.
- Sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture over the cherry layer and return to the oven for an additional 25-30 minutes until set.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing into bars. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg