Description
Tart Cherry Cheesecake Crumb Bars are the perfect balance of sweet and tart, offering a delightful dessert experience for any occasion. With a buttery cookie crust, a creamy cheesecake layer infused with tart cherries, and a crunchy almond crumble on top, these bars are sure to impress your guests. They are simple to make, making them an excellent choice for novice bakers and seasoned cooks alike. Whether you’re hosting a family gathering or enjoying a cozy night in, these bars will satisfy your sweet tooth and leave you craving more. Easy to prepare ahead of time, they can be served as an elegant dessert or enjoyed as an afternoon snack with coffee or tea.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups tart cherries (pitted or frozen)
- 12 oz cream cheese
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- Sugar (granulated and confectioners')
- Eggs
- Almond extract
- Sliced almonds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 13×9 inch baking pan.
- In a saucepan, combine tart cherries, sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, almond extract, and salt; cook until thickened.
- Beat cream cheese with confectioners' sugar until smooth; add egg and mix well.
- In another bowl, mix flours, sugar, baking powder, and salt; cut in butter to form crumbs.
- Press half of the crumb mixture into the pan; layer with cheesecake filling, cherry mixture, and top with remaining crumbs and sliced almonds.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown; cool completely before cutting into bars.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (55g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg