Description
These Festive Christmas Cherry Cheesecake Bars are a creamy, dreamy holiday dessert everyone will love! 🎄🍒 With a buttery graham cracker crust, velvety cheesecake filling, and a bright cherry topping, they’re perfect for parties, cookie swaps, or gifting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press firmly into the bottom of the pan to form the crust.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla and lemon juice.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes or until the center is set. Let cool completely.
- Spread the cherry pie filling over the cooled cheesecake. Chill for at least 3 hours before slicing into bars.
- Serve cold and enjoy your festive holiday treat! 🎅🍰
Notes
💡 Tip: Add white chocolate drizzle and crushed peppermint on top for an extra festive touch. These bars store perfectly in the fridge for up to 4 days!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Christmas, Cheesecake
- Method: Baked and Chilled
- Cuisine: American, Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: cherry cheesecake bars, christmas dessert, festive cheesecake, holiday baking, easy cheesecake recipe, make-ahead desserts