X Treme Cherry Bars

Get ready to elevate your dessert game with X Treme Cherry Bars, a delightful fusion of buttery crumb layers and luscious cherry pie filling. This easy-to-make recipe features a tender, crumbly crust made from a simple blend of all-purpose flour, chilled butter, and a hint of vanilla, perfectly complemented by a rich, vibrant layer of cherry goodness. Topped with a golden crumb topping and optionally drizzled with a sweet vanilla glaze, these bars strike the ideal balance between tart and sweet. Perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, or as an indulgent treat any day of the week, these cherry bars are baked to perfection in just 40 minutes and yield 16 irresistibly shareable squares. Whether you’re a fan of fruity desserts or simply love a classic baked good, X Treme Cherry Bars promise to be the star of any dessert table.

Nutriscore Rating: 42/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 21 ounces cherry pie filling
• 0.75 cup powdered sugar (for optional glaze)
• 2 tablespoons milk (for optional glaze)
• 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract (for optional glaze)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

Step 3

Add the chilled, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, work the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk the egg and vanilla extract together. Pour this into the dry mixture and stir until a crumbly dough forms.

Step 5

Press two-thirds of the crumbly dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to create the crust.

Step 6

Spread the cherry pie filling evenly over the crust, covering it completely.

Step 7

Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture evenly over the top of the cherry filling, ensuring some larger chunks remain for texture.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and the filling is bubbling.

Step 9

Allow the cherry bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares for serving.

Step 10

For the optional glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cherry bars before serving, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1526.2 grams (1526.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4781

Total Fat 208.70g	268%
Saturated Fat 125.40g	627%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.50g
Cholesterol 739mg	246%
Sodium 2100mg	91%
Total Carbohydrate 698.00g	254%
Dietary Fiber 13.50g	48%
Total Sugars 445.60g
Protein 44.20g	88%

Vitamin D 66IU	332%
Calcium 210mg	16%
Iron 21mg	119%
Potassium 952mg	20%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.8%

Protein: 3.6%

Carbs: 57.6%