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Cherry Pie Bars

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These Cherry Pie Bars combine a tender, buttery crust with a jammy cherry filling and a simple powdered sugar glaze, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar for dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt reduce added salt if using salted butter
For the cherry filling
  • 2 cups pitted and halved cherries fresh or frozen; if frozen, thaw and drain
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch can substitute with 1½ tablespoons all-purpose flour if needed
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
For the glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar for glaze
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment, leaving an overhang to lift the bars later.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix together flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Cut in the softened butter until the mixture holds together when pressed.
  3. Reserve about one-third of the dough for the top. Press the remaining dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust. Chill the crust in the fridge for 10 minutes to help it keep shape while baking.
  4. Prepare the filling by tossing the cherries with granulated sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice. If cherries are very juicy, let the mixture sit for 10 minutes then drain slightly.
Baking
  1. Spread the cherry mixture evenly over the chilled crust. Crumble or press the reserved dough over the cherries.
  2. Bake for 25–30 minutes, until the top is golden and the filling is bubbling.
  3. Remove from oven and cool completely on a wire rack for at least 1 hour.
Gilding and Serving
  1. Make the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over cooled bars.
  2. Use the parchment overhang to lift the slab from the pan. Cut into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15g

Notes

For best results, chill the bars before slicing and wipe the knife between cuts for clean squares.
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