Description
Indulge in the irresistible combination of creamy cheesecake and tart black cherries with these Black Cherry Cheesecake Bars. Perfect for any occasion, these bars promise a delightful explosion of flavors that will leave your taste buds craving more. Easy to make and visually stunning, they are the ideal dessert for potlucks, family gatherings, or a sweet treat just for you.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (adjust as desired)
- 2 cups pitted black cherries (fresh or frozen)
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C). In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until well mixed.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of an 8Γ8 inch baking dish lined with parchment paper. Bake for about 10 minutes until golden brown.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese with granulated sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix in sour cream, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar until combined.
- Gently fold in black cherries into the cheesecake batter.
- Pour filling over the cooled crust and bake for 30-35 minutes until set around the edges but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing into squares; serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 80g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added flair, substitute black cherries with blueberries or raspberries. Refrigerate bars for at least 2 hours before serving to enhance flavor and texture.