Cherry Cheesecake Bars are the perfect summertime sweet treat. They combine a buttery graham cracker crust with velvety cheesecake filling and a swirl of cherry pie topping, making them the best way to satisfy that sweet tooth.
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These bars are easy to make and perfect for holidays, potlucks, yet their simple enough to make earlier in the day. Cheesecake lovers will go crazy for these. If you dont want to make bars, but still want a simple to toss together dessert, try this No Bake Cherry Cheesecake or go for a chocolate twist and try this No Bake Oreo Cheesecake!
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These cheesecake bars are perfect for gatherings. Theyre always a crowd pleaser and disappear quickly. Its the perfect dessert for special occasions, yet it is simple enough to enjoy any night of the week. Last, but certainly not least, the texture is to die for, without all the hassle of a traditional cheesecake.
Lets Gather the Ingredients 
Graham cracker crumbs: You can grab a box from the store or make your own by adding graham crackers to a food processor and pulsing until they become crumbs. Dairy: melted butter, softened cream cheese, and sour cream. Sweet: cinnamon, sugar, Vanilla: I used white vanilla, but regular works fine. Cherry pie filling: Or use my strawberry jam recipe. Egg: Room temperature is always recommended. All-purpose flour: Provides stability to the bars. How To Make These Bars 
Add graham cracker crumbs, cinnamon, and melted butter to a medium bowl and stir to combine. Line baking pan with parchment paper (or spray with nonstick spray). Press Graham cracker crumb mixture into the lined pan in an even layer and bake. Set aside to let cool. Add room temperature cream cheese to a large mixing bowl and use an electric mixer to beat until smooth and creamy. Add sour cream, sugar, vanilla extract, eggs, and flour to the whipped cream cheese mixture and mix to combine. 
Step 5: Transfer the mixture from the large bowl to baking pan with the baked homemade graham cracker crust. Step 6: Use a spoon to transfer some cherry pie filling over the creamy cheesecake layer. Use a toothpick to swirl the filling around the top layer before baking. Let the cheesecake cool before transferring to the fridge for a few hours before serving. 
Recipe Tips Room temperature cream cheese really makes all the difference. It blends smoothly for a lump-free filling. When swirling the sweet cherry pie filling on top of the cheesecake batter, do so gently, or youll end up mixing the layers too much. When lining the pan with parchment paper, I like to leave quite a bit extra on either side to act as handles to help remove the bars from the dish later. This also helps make clean-up faster. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Keep them longer by freezing them for up to a month. Wrap individual bars in plastic wrap then in a zip-top bag. If you dont want a golden brown graham cracker crumb crust, you can use a shortbread crust recipe, chocolate cookie crumbs or even vanilla wafer cookie crumb crust. 
Recipe Faqs Can I use a different filling?
The best part is how versatile this recipe is. Blueberry, raspberry, or strawberry pie filling all work well.
Can I double the recipe?
Yes! Just bake it in a 9×13-inch pan and adjust the baking time by a few extra minutes. Youll know its done by keeping an eye on it as it bakes. If you watch for a slightly jiggly center, then you know it needs more cook time. If it doesnt move when the pan is jiggled, you are done.
Whats the difference between New York Cheesecake and regular?
New York cheesecake is made in a springform pan and baked in a water bath. Relies on heavy cream or sour cream, which gives it a denser, smoother, and creamier texture. Regular cheesecake is less dense and is a lighter and fluffier texture, both cheesecakes have a buttery crust and are equally delicious!
More Cheesecake Recipes 
No Bake Baileys Cheesecake
Rich and Creamy New York Cheesecake
No Bake Oreo Cheesecake
No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake
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Cherry Cheesecake Bars 4.56 from 9 votes Written By: Wendie These cherry cheesecake bars are the perfect make ahead dessert. Buttery crust, creamy filling and topped with a sweet cherry sauce. Prep Time 15 minutes minsCook Time 40 minutes minsTotal Time 55 minutes minsServings 12 barsCalories 179 Print Pin Save Saved Recipe Ingredients 1x2x3x1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs5 tablespoon melted butter1/2 teaspoon cinnamon2-8 ounce pkgs cream cheese at room temperature1/3 cup sour cream2/3 cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla2 large egg2 tablespoon all-purpose flour1 1/2 cups cherry pie filling Instructions Spray an 8×8 baking pan with non stick spray, or use a piece of parchment paper for easy removal. Preheat oven to 350 degreesIn a medium bowl add graham cracker crumbs, cinnamon and melted butter. Mix until combined.Press the crumbs into the pan and bake for 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.Reduce oven to 325 degrees.In a large bowl add softened cream cheese, using a hand mixer beat until smooth and creamy about 30 seconds. Add in sour cream, sugar, vanilla, egg and flour and beat until combined.Pour filling on top of graham cracker crust. Add spoonfuls of cherry pie filling and swirl the filling using a toothpick or wooden skewer.Bake 35 minutes. Remove from oven and cool.Refrigerate at least 3-4 hours. Serve! Video Notes1 pkg of graham crackers crushed will equal about 1 1/2 cups crumbs. Youll have some left over cherry pie filling I just serve that on the side. NutritionServing: 1barCalories: 179kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 93mgPotassium: 65mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 350IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 0.4mg Did You Make This Recipe?Please leave a below or pin it to your Pinterest account! Course DessertCuisine American
