Craving cherry pie without all the fuss of rolling crusts, perfect crimping, or waiting hours to slice?
Let us introduce you to cherry pie bars — all the sweet-tart goodness of a classic pie, baked into a buttery, handheld treat. No pie dish, no rolling pin, and no stress. Just gooey cherry filling layered between golden shortbread crust and crumble. It’s everything you love, simplified.
🍒 Why You’ll Love These More Than Traditional Cherry Pie
Don’t get us wrong — classic pies have their charm. But let’s face it:
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The crust can crack or shrink
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They take forever to cool
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Slicing is unpredictable
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They’re not exactly portable
Cherry pie bars, on the other hand?
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No rolling or shaping dough
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Foolproof bake-and-slice format
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Perfect for parties, snacks, or anytime cravings
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Taste just like summer in every bite
🍰 Ingredients (Yields 12–16 Bars)
For the Shortbread Crust & Crumble:
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
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½ cup sugar
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Pinch of salt
This creates a buttery, crisp base and crumble topping.
For the Cherry Filling:
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4 cups pitted cherries (fresh or frozen)
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1¼ cups sugar
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3 tbsp cornstarch
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
Use fresh cherries in season or frozen ones for convenience year-round.
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