If you love the taste of a homemade cherry pie but want something easier to make (and share), these Cherry Pie Bars are pure magic. Soft, buttery, and filled with sweet cherry goodness — they never last long once they hit the table.
Why You’ll Love Them
These bars combine the nostalgia of classic pie with the ease of a one-pan dessert. The crust is tender and buttery, the filling perfectly sweet, and the almond glaze adds that extra touch that makes everyone ask for the recipe.
What You’ll Need
1 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp almond extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 cans (21 oz each) cherry pie filling
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp almond extract
- 2 tbsp milk
How to Make It
1️⃣ Prep – Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 15x10x1-inch baking pan.
2️⃣ Mix – Beat butter and sugar until fluffy, then add eggs and extracts. Stir in flour and salt until smooth.
3️⃣ Layer – Spread most of the batter into the pan, spoon cherry pie filling on top, then drop the remaining batter over it.
4️⃣ Bake – 30–35 minutes, or until golden and set.
5️⃣ Glaze – Once cooled, whisk together glaze ingredients and drizzle over the bars.
These Cherry Pie Bars are soft, sweet, and just the right amount of indulgent. Bake them once — and they’ll become your new go-to dessert for every occasion. 🍒✨