Cherry Pie Bars

These easy cherry pie bars feature sweet cherries and a vanilla cake base for a sweet and indulgent treat. 

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These cherry pie bars are the perfect combination of a sweet vanilla cake crust and tart cherry pie filling. This recipe is made easy by using cake mix to create the crust and crumble topping surrounding the juicy cherries packed in the middle layer. 

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These scrumptious treats are the perfect combination of flaky crust, sweet filling, and a hint of tartness from the cherries.

As soon as you take a bite, the explosion of flavors will leave you wanting more. The texture of the bars is also incredible, with the softness of the filling complementing the crispness of the crust perfectly. 

You’ll need:

• 2 packages of vanilla cake mix
• 2 large eggs
• ⅔ cup of vegetable oil
• 1 to 2 (21-ounce) cans of cherry pie filling
• ½ cup of powdered sugar
• ½ teaspoon of almond extract
• 1 to 2 tablespoons of whole milk or cream

PRO TIP:

We used about 1½ cans of cherry pie filling for these bars. This made a nice bar with a cherry in every bite. One can of pie filling would be sufficient for a less saucy bar.

Substitutions And Additions

CAKE MIX: You can use a white or yellow cake mix instead of the vanilla cake mix for these cherry bars. They will all work just fine. 

ALMOND EXTRACT: The almond extract in the glaze complements the cherry pie filling. You can either skip the almond extract or substitute ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract if you don’t have almond on hand. 

CHERRY PIE FILLING: While canned cherry pie filling is easy, if you have homemade cherry pie filling, it would also be a delicious option. You could also change the flavor of the fruit filling to another flavor if you prefer. Try peach or blueberry pie filling for two delicious choices.

How To Make This Cherry Pie Bars Recipe

To make these delightful bars, you will first make and bake the cake dough crust. Once it comes out of the oven, you’ll top it with the cherry pie filling and more cake dough before popping it back in the oven.

STEP ONE: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13 baking dish. 

STEP TWO: In a medium mixing bowl, beat together the cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil. Beat with a hand (or stand) mixer until combined. The mixture will be thick. 

STEP THREE: Remove half of the mixture and set aside. Press the remaining dough into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. 

STEP FOUR: Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, then remove from the oven. 

STEP FIVE: Spread the cherry filling over the top of the bottom crust. 

STEP SIX: Sprinkle the reserved dough in clumps over the top of the pie filling. 

STEP SEVEN: Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes longer until the top of the bars is just beginning to brown. 

STEP EIGHT: Cool bars completely. 

STEP NINE: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, almond extract, and enough milk to make a sugar glaze. Drizzle over the top of the cooled cherry pie bars. 

STEP TEN: Cut into bars and serve.

How To Serve These Cake Mix Cherry Pie Bars

These delicious dessert bars are a divine treat to serve for dessert or to take to a potluck on a tray of dessert bars along with our citrusy lemon bars.

If you want to use these cherry bars for a more substantial dessert, add a scoop of our no-churn vanilla ice cream on the side and a scoop of whipped cream on top. 

If you love the flavor of juicy, bright cherries, our cherry fluff and cherry cheesecake cookies are two more delightful recipes to try. 

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Storing These Cherry Squares

Knowing how to store these scrumptious treats will ensure their freshness and deliciousness for longer. Here are some handy tips on how to store your cherry pie bars.

MAKE AHEAD: If you’re planning to make these cherry pie bars ahead of time, you’re in luck! They can be prepared in advance to save you time when you need a quick dessert fix. Simply follow the recipe as usual, allowing the bars to cool completely.

Once cooled, tightly cover the bars with plastic wrap or transfer them to an airtight container. They can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

ON THE COUNTER: Store leftover cherry pie filling desserts in an airtight container on the countertop at room temperature for 2 to 3 days.

IN THE FREEZER: If you’re looking to store your cherry pie bars for longer, the freezer is your best friend. Start by allowing the bars to cool completely. Wrap each bar individually in plastic wrap, ensuring they are tightly sealed. Then, place the wrapped bars in a freezer-safe container or zip-top bag, removing as much air as possible.

Stored properly, the cherry pie bars can be frozen for up to 1 month without compromising their flavor or texture.

These sweet cherry pie bars are packed with delightful cherry flavor and vibrant red color. A fluffy cake mix creates a delicious crust for the juicy cherry pie filling and dollops of cake mix, and a light glaze drizzled on top finishes off these treats in just the right way.

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Cherry Pie Bars

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These easy cherry pie bars feature sweet cherries and a vanilla cake base for a sweet and indulgent treat. 

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 45 minutes minutes

Servings 24

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Ingredients

  

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• 2 packages vanilla cake mix
• 2 large egg
• ⅔ cup vegetable oil
• 1 to 2 cans cherry pie filling (21-ounce cans)
• ½ cups powdered sugar
• ½ teaspoon almond extract
• ½ tablespoon tablespoons whole milk, or cream

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13 baking dish.
• In a medium mixing bowl, beat together the cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil. Beat with a hand (or stand) mixer until combined. The mixture will be thick.
• Remove half of the mixture and set aside. Press the remaining dough into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
• Bake for 15 minutes, then remove from the oven.
• Spread cherry pie filling over the top of the baked base. One can of pie filling will cover the pie bars lightly. Use up to 2 cans of pie filling for extra cherry-filled pie bars.
• Sprinkle the reserved dough in clumps over the top of the cherry pie filling.
• Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes longer, until the top of the bars is just beginning to brown.
• Cool bars completely.
• Whisk together powdered sugar, almond extract, and enough milk to make a sugar glaze. Drizzle over the top of the cooled cherry pie bars.
• Cut into bars and serve.

Notes

•  We used about 1½ cans of cherry pie filling for these bars. This made a nice bar with a cherry in every bite. One can of pie filling would be sufficient for a less saucy bar.
• Keep in mind that you will get a different shape and depth of corner bars depending on the baking pan you are using. If you are using a baking pan with rounded corners (usually glass), your corner pieces will not come out quite so defined, while metal pans tend to have clean-cut corners that will give you better-formed corner bars.
• One can of pie filling will cover the pie bars lightly. Use up to 2 cans of pie filling for extra cherry-filled pie bars.

Nutrition

Calories: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 309mg | Potassium: 59mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 74IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 1mg

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