Description
Experience a delightful blend of creamy cheesecake and tart cherry flavor, all nestled in a crumbly crust. Perfect for gatherings or a sweet treat at home!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup tart cherry filling (homemade or store-bought)
- Remaining crumb mixture from crust preparation
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, and cold butter. Mix until crumbly.
- Press two-thirds of the mixture into an even layer in your prepared baking dish. Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.
- While the crust bakes, beat softened cream cheese in another bowl until smooth.
- Gradually add sugar and mix until well combined. Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract; blend until creamy.
- Spread the cheesecake mixture evenly over the pre-baked crust.
- Spoon dollops of tart cherry filling on top and swirl gently with a knife.
- Sprinkle remaining crumb mixture generously over the cherry filling.
- Bake for an additional 25-30 minutes until set and golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: - For added zest, consider incorporating lemon zest into the cheesecake filling. - Substitute tart cherries with blueberries or raspberries for a different flavor profile.