Description
Savor the delightful layers of creamy cheesecake and tart black cherries in these irresistible bars. Perfect for any occasion, each bite offers a burst of flavor that brings friends and family together, creating sweet memories to cherish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup sour cream, full-fat
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup black cherries, pitted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl. Press firmly into the bottom of an 8×8-inch baking pan lined with parchment paper.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, blending well after each addition.
- Mix in sour cream and vanilla extract until fully combined. Fold in pitted black cherries gently.
- Pour the filling over the crust and spread evenly. Bake for 35-40 minutes until edges are set but center slightly jiggles.
- Allow to cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (56g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg