Description
Easy, nostalgic Cherry Pie Bars with buttery crust and creamy cherry filling. Perfect for gatherings or weeknight dessert.
Ingredients
CRUST:
3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/4 tsp sea salt
3 sticks unsalted butter, chilled
CHERRY PIE FILLING:
3 cups cherries, pitted and halved
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 cup sour cream
1 dash sea salt
1 tsp almond extract
3/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
Instructions
1. Stir sugar, salt, and flour in a large bowl.
2. Cut in cold butter with a pastry blender until crumbly.
3. Set aside 1½ cups of mixture for topping. Press the remaining into a greased 9×13” baking dish.
4. Bake crust at 350°F for 12–15 minutes.
5. In another bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, sour cream, salt, almond extract, and flour.
6. Fold in the cherries and pour over the hot crust.
7. Sprinkle with reserved crumble mixture and bake for 55–65 minutes.
8. Cool for at least one hour before slicing into bars.
Notes
Use fresh or frozen cherries.
Refrigerate leftovers up to 5 days.
Freeze for up to 3 months.