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Cherry Cheesecake Bars

Light and creamy cheesecake filling spread onto a homemade graham cracker crust, then topped with cherry pie filling.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings 20 servings
Calories 166kcal
Author Sara

Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter melted
  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 8 ounces Cool Whip
  • 1 can cherry pie filling

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  • Combine melted butter, graham cracker crumbs, and sugar.
  • Press mixture into a greased 9x13 baking pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Allow to cool.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
  • Add Cool Whip and beat again.
  • Spread cream cheese mixture on cooled graham cracker crust.
  • Spread cherry pie filling on top.
  • Chill for 4 hours before serving. Store in refrigerator.

Notes

  • Apple, blueberry and strawberry filling are all a great substitute for cherry filling in this recipe. 
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. 
  • To freeze, wrap rightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil and keep in the freezer for up to two months. 

Nutrition

Calories: 166kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 136mg | Potassium: 44mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 314IU | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 0.4mg