The Cherry Pie Bars Everyone Begs Me to Make — A Dessert So Good It Disappears in Minutes

A Crowd-Favorite Dessert That Never Fails

You know that one recipe everyone in the family asks for — the one that vanishes from the dessert table before dinner is even over?
For me, it’s these Cherry Pie Bars.

They’re the perfect marriage of a classic cherry pie and a buttery vanilla cake — sweet, tangy, and completely irresistible. The golden crust melts in your mouth, the cherry filling adds a burst of bright flavor, and the drizzle of almond glaze ties everything together with just the right touch of sweetness.

Whether you’re baking for the holidays, a potluck, or just a cozy weekend treat, these bars never disappoint.

Cherry Pie Bars Recipe

Ingredients

For the Crust:

• • 1 cup butter, softened

• • 2 cups sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• • ¼ teaspoon almond extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt

For the Filling:

• 2 cans (21 oz each) cherry pie filling

For the Glaze:

• • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract

• 2 tablespoons milk

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