Christmas Creamy Black Cherry Cheesecake Bars
Christmas Creamy Black Cherry Cheesecake Bars are a festive delight that combines rich, velvety cheesecake with the sweet-tart flavor of black cherries atop a buttery graham cracker crust. This easy-to-make dessert not only looks stunning but also delivers an indulgent taste that will impress your guests at any holiday gathering. Perfect for sharing, these bars are sure to become a seasonal favorite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 16 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 can (21 oz) black cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and ¼ cup sugar. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared dish.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Mix in sour cream, remaining sugar, and vanilla until well combined.
- Spread half of the cheesecake filling over the crust; dollop black cherry pie filling on top and swirl gently.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until edges are set but center jiggles slightly. Cool at room temperature before chilling in the fridge for at least two hours.
- Lift bars out using parchment paper and slice into squares to serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (64g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg