🍒 Delicious Cherry Pie Bars: A Crowd-Pleasing Birthday Treat

When you need a dessert that’s festive, flavorful, and feeds a crowd — look no further than these Delicious Cherry Pie Bars.

They’ve got all the sweet-tart goodness of a classic cherry pie, but in bar form — making them easy to serve, easy to transport, and hard to resist. With a buttery crust, gooey cherry filling, and a light glaze drizzle on top, these bars strike the perfect balance between nostalgic and totally indulgent.

Whether it’s for a birthday bash, potluck, or casual get-together, this is the kind of treat that disappears fast.

---

🎉 Why Cherry Pie Bars Are the Perfect Birthday Dessert

While cakes are classic, pie bars offer something refreshingly different — sweet, handheld, and sharable with no need for plates or forks. They're:

• Easy to slice and serve to a crowd

• Less fussy than a full pie

• Festive and bright with ruby-red cherry filling

• Great make-ahead dessert that actually tastes better the next day

If you’re baking for someone who loves fruit-based treats over chocolate-heavy sweets, these bars are a guaranteed hit.

---

🛒 Ingredients

For the Dough:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

• 2 cups granulated sugar

• 4 large eggs

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ½ tsp almond extract (optional but recommended!)

• 3 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp salt

For the Filling:

• 1 (21 oz) can cherry pie filling
  (or use homemade cherry compote if you prefer)

For the Glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar

• 2–3 tbsp milk

• ½ tsp vanilla or almond extract

---

👩‍🍳 How to Make Cherry Pie Bars

1. Preheat the Oven

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease or line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.

2. Make the Dough

In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Mix in vanilla and almond extracts.
Gradually add flour and salt. Mix until smooth and combined.

3. Assemble the Layers

• Spread 2/3 of the dough into the bottom of your prepared pan.

• Spoon the cherry pie filling evenly over the dough.

• Drop the remaining dough by spoonfuls on top of the cherry layer — it doesn’t have to cover completely; gaps make it prettier!

4. Bake

Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool completely in the pan.

5. Glaze It Up

Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and extract to form a drizzleable glaze.
Drizzle over the cooled bars before slicing.

---

🍒 Tips & Variations

• Make it with other fruits: Try blueberry, raspberry, or peach pie filling.

• Use fresh or frozen cherries for a homemade filling if you prefer less sweetness.

• Add a sprinkle of sliced almonds or coarse sugar on top before baking for extra texture.

• For a birthday twist, add rainbow sprinkles to the glaze while it’s still wet!

---

🎂 Serve It for Birthdays and Beyond

These Cherry Pie Bars are a hit at:

• Birthday parties (especially for fruit lovers!)

• Picnics and potlucks

• Holiday dessert tables

• Coffee dates and brunches

• Bake sales and gifts

They’re easy to slice, stack, and transport — and they look gorgeous on a platter. Add a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream to take it over the top.

---

📝 Final Thoughts

If you're looking for a sweet treat that combines the comfort of cherry pie with the convenience of bars, these Delicious Cherry Pie Bars are the answer. With their tender crust, vibrant filling, and sweet drizzle, they feel like a celebration in every bite.

And trust us — no one will miss the cake.

---

🍒 Ready to Bake?

Make these bars once, and they’ll become your go-to for birthdays, holidays, and everything in between.