Description
Black Cherry Cheesecake Bars are a heavenly dessert that combines creamy cheesecake with a sweet-tart black cherry topping, all on a buttery graham cracker crust. These bars evoke nostalgia for family gatherings and are sure to impress friends and family alike. Perfect for any season, they’re easy to prepare and deliciously satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream, room temperature
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 can (21 oz) black cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- For the crust, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl; press into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually add sugar, then incorporate sour cream and eggs one at a time until smooth.
- Mix in vanilla extract until fully blended.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust and top with dollops of black cherry filling; swirl gently.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until edges set but center jiggles slightly. Cool completely before refrigerating for at least 4 hours.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: - Substitute black cherries with blueberries or raspberries for variations. - For added flavor, mix in almond extract or lemon zest. - Allowing the bars to chill enhances their flavor and texture.