Step 4: Assemble the Bars
- Once the crust has cooled slightly, spread the cherry filling evenly over it.
- Crumble the remaining dough over the cherry layer. It doesn’t need to cover completely—small gaps create a beautiful, rustic look.
Step 5: Bake to Perfection
Return the pan to the oven and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the cherry filling is bubbly. Keep an eye on it to prevent over-browning.
Step 6: Cool & Slice
Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan, ideally for at least an hour. This helps the cherry filling set and makes slicing cleaner. Using the parchment paper overhang, lift the bars from the pan and cut into squares or rectangles.
Step 7: Serve & Enjoy
These cherry pie bars are perfect as-is or served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. They’re sweet, tangy, and buttery—all the hallmarks of a classic cherry pie, but much easier to serve at parties.
Tips for Success
- Use fresh cherries if available—they offer the best flavor. Frozen cherries work fine; just thaw and drain excess juice.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon to the cherry filling.
- Bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or in the fridge for up to a week.
Cherry pie bars are a versatile, delicious dessert that can transform any birthday or celebration into a memorable event. Their sweet, tart, buttery layers make them a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, and the ease of making them ensures you spend more time enjoying the party than worrying in the kitchen.
If you want, I can also create a step-by-step visual guide showing the layers and assembly of the cherry pie bars, which makes them even easier to follow.
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