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Christmas Cherry Cheesecake Bars


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  • Author: khaoula belabess
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 16 bars
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delight your family and friends this holiday season with these delicious Christmas Cherry Cheesecake Bars. Featuring a buttery sugar cookie crust, creamy cheesecake filling, and a vibrant cherry topping, these bars are perfect for any festive gathering.


Ingredients

  • Sugar Cookie Mix: 8.5 ounces
  • Cold Unsalted Butter: 4 tablespoons
  • Softened Cream Cheese: 8 ounces
  • Granulated Sugar: ¼ cup
  • All-Purpose Flour: 1 tablespoon
  • Vanilla Extract: ½ teaspoon
  • Egg: 1 large
  • Cherry Pie Filling: ½ can
  • Toasted Sliced Almonds: ⅓ cup

Instructions

  • Prepare Baking Pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch or 9×13-inch baking pan with foil and coat it with non-stick spray.
  • Make the Crust: In a large bowl, combine the sugar cookie mix and cold butter. Use a pastry blender to mix until it forms a crumbly texture. Set aside about ¾ cup of this mixture. Press the rest into the bottom of the pan. Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then let it cool. The crust will still look slightly underdone.
  • Prepare Cheesecake Layer: While the crust cools, mix the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, flour, vanilla extract, and egg in a separate bowl until smooth and creamy.
  • Assemble Layers: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled crust. Spoon the cherry pie filling over the cream cheese layer, ensuring an even layer.
  • Add Topping: In a small bowl, mix the reserved crumbly cookie mixture with the toasted almonds. Sprinkle this evenly over the cherry layer.
  • Final Bake: Return the pan to the oven and bake for 40 minutes if using an 8×8 pan or 45 minutes if using a 9×13 pan, until the top turns light golden brown.
  • Cool and Store: Allow the bars to cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then chill in the refrigerator for a few hours. Store the bars in the refrigerator, covered

Notes

  • For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free sugar cookie mix.
  • These bars can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator for the best flavor and texture.
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 26g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg