Cherry Pie Bars : Sweet, Buttery & Fruity

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 40 minutes | Serves: 12–16 bars

These Cherry Pie Bars are the perfect dessert when you want all the flavor of cherry pie but in an easy-to-serve bar form. With a buttery crust and topping layered over a juicy cherry filling, every bite is sweet, tangy, and deliciously satisfying. The secret? Using a soft, buttery dough that doubles as both the crust and the topping.

Ingredients

For the Dough:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 2 cups granulated sugar

  • 4 large eggs

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon salt

For the Filling:

  • 2 cans (21 oz each) cherry pie filling (or homemade cherry filling)

Optional Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar

  • 2–3 tablespoons milk

  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

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