Cherry pie bars are a delicious fruit dessert that is perfect for serving a crowd at any get-together! The sweet vanilla glaze requires only 3 ingredients and is perfect for topping off the golden buttery crust stuffed with cherry pie filling. Bring these cherry pie squares to a party, gathering, or potluck and all of your guests will want to know the recipe!
Best Cherry Pie Bars Recipe
Cherry pie squares are a delicious dessert treat to share with a crowd of friends! These bars are so simple to make, easy to serve, and can be prepped in advance!
There is no doubt that these cherry pie squares will wow your friends and family. Everyone will be obsessed and begging for the recipe!
đĽ Cherry Pie Bar Ingredients
You may have most of these items in your pantry, especially if you bake frequently! When you add my homemade cherry pie filling, it will make this dessert even more delicious (but canned pie filling works too)!
Cherry Pie Bars
- Butter - ž cup of butter (softened).Sugar - 1½ cups of white sugar.Salt - ½ teaspoon of salt.Eggs - 3 eggs (at room temperature).Vanilla Extract - 1½ teaspoon of vanilla.All-Purpose Flour - 2Ÿ cups of flour.Cherry Pie Filling - 21 ounces cherry pie filling (1 21-ounce can or see my recipe).
Vanilla Glaze
- Confectioners’ Sugar - ½ cup confectioners’ sugar.Heavy Cream - 1 tablespoon of heavy cream (or you can use another full-fat dairy like whole milk or half & half).Vanilla Extract - ½ teaspoon of vanilla.
đŞ How To Make Cherry Pie Bars
There are a few steps to this recipe, but nothing too difficult! Just grab a mixing bowl, measuring cups, and a 9x13 baking pan.
This recipe makes 18 cherry pie squares. Perfect for parties, large groups, or saving for later!
Make The Cherry Pie Bar Dough
- Prep. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 baking pan using baking spray or butter.Mix dry ingredients with the butter. Add ž cup butter, 1 ½ cups sugar, and a ½ teaspoon salt to the bowl of a mixer and cream the ingredients together.Add wet ingredients. Add the 1½ teaspoon of vanilla to the bowl of your mixer. Then add the 3 eggs one at a time, making sure to mix between each one (*see note). *If you notice the mixture begins to curdle, mix in a tablespoon or two of all-purpose flour.Mix in flour. Gently stir in the 2 Ÿ cups of all-purpose flour just until the dough is combined (try not to overmix). Reserve a cup of the dough for later and set it aside.
Assemble & Bake The Cherry Pie Bars
- Spread dough. Next, press your dough across the bottom of your prepared baking pan, spreading it into an even and consistent layer. Then top it with the pie filling. Take the reserved 1 cup of dough and drop it in rounded spoonfuls over the cherry pie filling layer.Bake. Bake in the preheated oven until golden-brown and the topping is not soft anymore, about 30-35 minutes. Then, transfer the pan to a wire cooling rack to finish cooling before drizzling the vanilla icing over the top.
Make The Vanilla Glaze
- Add ingredients and mix. Combine the ½ cup confectioners’ sugar (powdered sugar), a tablespoon of heavy cream, and a ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract in a small bowl. If needed, you can adjust the thickness by adding small increments of heavy cream or powdered sugar until you have a consistency that is good for drizzling.Finish with vanilla drizzle. After the bars have cooled completely, drizzle the vanilla glaze over them. You may cut and serve right away, or allow the glaze to set before serving.
These dessert bars are scrumptious as is but, of course, you can always top them off with ice cream! Also, you cannot go wrong with some made-from-scratch whipped cream!
đ Angela’s Tips & Recipe Notes
- If you don’t have canned cherry pie filling, check out my simple homemade cherry pie filling recipe!See my article on how to make cherry pie filling taste better to make these easy dessert bars even more delicious!Adjust the glaze consistency until it reaches a good drizzling thickness. It should cling to your spoon, but flow freely without dropping in clumps.
𼥠Storing
Keep any leftover cherry cobbler bars in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days maximum (before adding the glaze). If you have added a dairy-based glaze, your cherry squares should be kept refrigerated for 4 days at most.
Freezing Cherry Pie Bars
If freezing your cherry pie bars, do not add the vanilla drizzle until they are thawed and ready to serve. Wrap them in aluminum foil then place them in a sealed container or heavy-duty storage bag. Defrost in the refrigerator overnight before serving and enjoy within three months.
Can This Recipe Be Made With Different Fruit? Yes! You can use different fruit or fruit combinations to make delicious pie bars! Pick one of my homemade fruit pie filling recipes or try my apple cobbler bars! Can I Freeze The Cherry Pie Bars? Absolutely! If you want to freeze the cherry pie bars, make sure to hold off on adding the glaze until they are thawed and ready to be served. Place them in a sealed container or heavy-duty storage bag and they will be good for a maximum of three months! Can I Use Fresh Cherries For These Cherry Pie Bars? Of course! Instead of using canned cherry pie filling, you can use fresh cherries and make homemade cherry pie filling!
đ More Cherry Dessert Recipes
- Cherry blueberry dump cake- If you are looking for a fruity and quick dessert, try this cherry blueberry dumb cake recipe next time!Maraschino cherry coffee cake- A delicious and easy-to-make cherry coffee cake that’s ready in just 30 minutes!Chocolate maraschino cherry bars- These chocolate and cherry dessert squares will be the biggest hit on any occasion!Cherry chip cake batter cookies- A tasty cookie that is combined with M&M’s and cherry chip cake batter!Chocolate chip maraschino cherry almond bars- A show-stopping recipe perfect for holidays, parties, and potlucks!No bake maraschino cherry chocolate chip crisps- Try these no-bake cherry crips when you are needing a fast and easy dessert to share!
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Cherry Pie Bars
Cherry pie bars are a delicious fruit dessert that is perfect for serving a crowd at any get-together! The sweet vanilla glaze requires only 3 ingredients and is perfect for topping off the golden buttery crust stuffed with cherry pie filling. Bring these cherry pie squares to a party, gathering, or potluck and everyone will want to know the recipe!
Author | Angela
Servings: 18 servings Calories: 256kcal Prep 15 minutes Cooking 30 minutes Total Time 45 minutes
Pin Recipe Share on Facebook Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3xCherry Pie Bars⢠ž cup butter (softened - 12 tablespoons, or 1½ sticks butter)⢠1½ cups sugar⢠½ teaspoon salt⢠3 large eggs (at room temperature)⢠1½ teaspoon vanilla extract⢠2Âź cups all-purpose flour⢠21 oz cherry pie filling (1 21-ounce can or see my recipe)Vanilla Glaze⢠½ cup confectioners’ sugar⢠1 tablespoon heavy cream (or whole milk, or half & half)⢠½ teaspoon vanilla extract
InstructionsCherry Pie BarsPreheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 baking pan using non-stick cooking spray, baking spray, or butter.Add the butter, sugar, and salt to the bowl of a mixer and cream the ingredients together.ž cup butter, 1½ cups sugar, ½ teaspoon saltPour the vanilla extract into the bowl of your mixer. Then add the eggs one at a time, mixing between each one (*see note). *If you notice the mixture begins to curdle, mix in a tablespoon or two of all-purpose flour. 3 large eggs, 1½ teaspoon vanilla extractGently mix in the all-purpose flour just until the dough is combined (try not to overmix). Reserve 1 cup of the dough for later and set it aside.2Âź cups all-purpose flourSpread the dough in an even layer across the bottom of your prepared baking pan. Then top it with the pie filling. Take the reserved 1 cup of dough and drop it in rounded spoonfuls over the top of the cherry pie filling layer.21 oz cherry pie fillingBake at 350°F (175°C) until golden-brown and the topping is no longer soft, about 30-35 minutes. Then, transfer the pan to a wire cooling rack to cool completely before drizzling the vanilla icing over the top. Vanilla GlazeCombine the confectioners’ sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla in a small bowl. If needed, add more cream or sugar until you reach a consistency that is good for drizzling.½ cup confectioners’ sugar, 1 tablespoon heavy cream, ½ teaspoon vanilla extractAfter the bars have cooled completely, drizzle the vanilla glaze over them. You may cut and serve right away, or allow the glaze to set before serving. Equipment You May NeedMeasuring CupsMixing Bowl9x13 baking pan Notes If you don’t have canned cherry pie filling, try my simple homemade cherry pie filling recipe! See my article on how to make cherry pie filling taste better to make these easy dessert bars even more delicious! Adjust the glaze consistency until it reaches a good drizzling thickness. It should cling to your spoon, but flow freely without dropping in clumps. To store: Keep any leftover cherry cobbler bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days (before adding the glaze). If you have added a dairy-based glaze, your cherry squares should be kept refrigerated for up to 4 days. To freeze: If freezing your cherry cobbler bars, do not add the glaze until they are thawed and ready to serve. Wrap them in aluminum foil then place them in an airtight container or heavy-duty freezer bag. Thaw in the fridge overnight before serving and enjoy within 3 months.
NutritionCalories: 256kcal (13%) | Carbohydrates: 41g (14%) | Protein: 3g (6%) | Fat: 9g (14%) | Saturated Fat: 5g (31%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 52mg (17%) | Sodium: 144mg (6%) | Potassium: 67mg (2%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 20g (22%) | Vitamin A: 361IU (7%) | Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) | Calcium: 14mg (1%) | Iron: 1mg (6%) Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I canât wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love! 9x13 desserts, best cherry cobbler bars, best cherry pie bars, canned pie filling recipes, cherry bars, cherry cobbler bar ingredients, Cherry Cobbler Bars, cherry cobbler squares, Cherry pie bars, cherry squares, cherry squares recipes, easy cherry desserts, easy desserts made with canned pie filling, how to make cherry cobbler bars, pie cherry recipes, vanilla glaze Course Cookies & Bars Recipes, Dessert Recipes, Fruit DessertsCuisine American
Angela @ BakeItWithLove.comAngela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma’s kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love! bakeitwithlove.com/about/
Yes! You can use different fruit or fruit combinations to make delicious pie bars! Pick one of my homemade fruit pie filling recipes or try my apple cobbler bars!
Can I Freeze The Cherry Pie Bars? Absolutely! If you want to freeze the cherry pie bars, make sure to hold off on adding the glaze until they are thawed and ready to be served. Place them in a sealed container or heavy-duty storage bag and they will be good for a maximum of three months!
Can I Use Fresh Cherries For These Cherry Pie Bars? Of course! Instead of using canned cherry pie filling, you can use fresh cherries and make homemade cherry pie filling!
Absolutely! If you want to freeze the cherry pie bars, make sure to hold off on adding the glaze until they are thawed and ready to be served. Place them in a sealed container or heavy-duty storage bag and they will be good for a maximum of three months!
Of course! Instead of using canned cherry pie filling, you can use fresh cherries and make homemade cherry pie filling!
Do you love a recipe you tried? Please leave a 5-star đrating in the recipe card below and/or a review in the comments section further down the page. Stay in touch with me through social media @ Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter! Don’t forget to tag me when you try one of my recipes!
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5 from 19 reviews
Cherry Pie Bars
Cherry pie bars are a delicious fruit dessert that is perfect for serving a crowd at any get-together! The sweet vanilla glaze requires only 3 ingredients and is perfect for topping off the golden buttery crust stuffed with cherry pie filling. Bring these cherry pie squares to a party, gathering, or potluck and everyone will want to know the recipe!
Author | Angela
Servings: 18 servings
Calories: 256kcal
Prep 15 minutes
Cooking 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3xCherry Pie Bars⢠ž cup butter (softened - 12 tablespoons, or 1½ sticks butter)⢠1½ cups sugar⢠½ teaspoon salt⢠3 large eggs (at room temperature)⢠1½ teaspoon vanilla extract⢠2Âź cups all-purpose flour⢠21 oz cherry pie filling (1 21-ounce can or see my recipe)Vanilla Glaze⢠½ cup confectioners’ sugar⢠1 tablespoon heavy cream (or whole milk, or half & half)⢠½ teaspoon vanilla extract
InstructionsCherry Pie BarsPreheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 baking pan using non-stick cooking spray, baking spray, or butter.Add the butter, sugar, and salt to the bowl of a mixer and cream the ingredients together.ž cup butter, 1½ cups sugar, ½ teaspoon saltPour the vanilla extract into the bowl of your mixer. Then add the eggs one at a time, mixing between each one (*see note). *If you notice the mixture begins to curdle, mix in a tablespoon or two of all-purpose flour. 3 large eggs, 1½ teaspoon vanilla extractGently mix in the all-purpose flour just until the dough is combined (try not to overmix). Reserve 1 cup of the dough for later and set it aside.2Âź cups all-purpose flourSpread the dough in an even layer across the bottom of your prepared baking pan. Then top it with the pie filling. Take the reserved 1 cup of dough and drop it in rounded spoonfuls over the top of the cherry pie filling layer.21 oz cherry pie fillingBake at 350°F (175°C) until golden-brown and the topping is no longer soft, about 30-35 minutes. Then, transfer the pan to a wire cooling rack to cool completely before drizzling the vanilla icing over the top. Vanilla GlazeCombine the confectioners’ sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla in a small bowl. If needed, add more cream or sugar until you reach a consistency that is good for drizzling.½ cup confectioners’ sugar, 1 tablespoon heavy cream, ½ teaspoon vanilla extractAfter the bars have cooled completely, drizzle the vanilla glaze over them. You may cut and serve right away, or allow the glaze to set before serving.
Equipment You May NeedMeasuring CupsMixing Bowl9x13 baking pan
Notes If you don’t have canned cherry pie filling, try my simple homemade cherry pie filling recipe! See my article on how to make cherry pie filling taste better to make these easy dessert bars even more delicious! Adjust the glaze consistency until it reaches a good drizzling thickness. It should cling to your spoon, but flow freely without dropping in clumps. To store: Keep any leftover cherry cobbler bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days (before adding the glaze). If you have added a dairy-based glaze, your cherry squares should be kept refrigerated for up to 4 days. To freeze: If freezing your cherry cobbler bars, do not add the glaze until they are thawed and ready to serve. Wrap them in aluminum foil then place them in an airtight container or heavy-duty freezer bag. Thaw in the fridge overnight before serving and enjoy within 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 256kcal (13%) | Carbohydrates: 41g (14%) | Protein: 3g (6%) | Fat: 9g (14%) | Saturated Fat: 5g (31%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 52mg (17%) | Sodium: 144mg (6%) | Potassium: 67mg (2%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 20g (22%) | Vitamin A: 361IU (7%) | Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) | Calcium: 14mg (1%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
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