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Christmas Cheesecake Bars Recipe

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These festive Christmas Cheesecake Bars combine a buttery sugar cookie crust with a creamy cheesecake layer, topped with cherry pie filling and a crunchy almond crumble. Perfect for holiday celebrations, these bars offer a delightful balance of sweet and tart flavors with a buttery, nutty finish.

Ingredients

Crust and Topping

  • 1 (8.5 oz) Sugar Cookie Mix
  • 4 tbsp Butter, Cold and Cubed
  • 1/3 cup Almonds, Sliced

Cheesecake Filling

  • 1 (8 oz) Cream Cheese, Softened
  • 1/4 cup Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Flour
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 Egg

Topping

  • 3/4 can Cherry Pie Filling (approximately 12 oz)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray an 8 x 8 inch baking pan with non-stick spray and set it aside.
  2. Make Cookie Crust: In a small bowl, combine the sugar cookie mix with the cold, cubed butter. Using a fork, mix until the mixture becomes crumbly. Reserve 3/4 cup of this crumble mixture for the topping.
  3. Press and Bake Crust: Press the remaining crumble mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form an even crust. Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes to form a golden base. After baking, place it in the refrigerator to cool quickly.
  4. Prepare Cheesecake Filling: While the crust cools, beat together the softened cream cheese, sugar, flour, vanilla extract, and egg until smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
  5. Assemble Bars: Evenly spread the cheesecake mixture over the cooled crust, covering it completely. Spoon the cherry pie filling over the cheesecake layer, spreading it out evenly.
  6. Add Almond Crumble Topping: Stir the sliced almonds into the reserved crumble mixture. Evenly sprinkle this almond crumble over the cherry pie filling layer.
  7. Bake Bars: Return the assembled pan to the oven and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 40 minutes, until the cheesecake layer is set and the topping is golden.
  8. Cool and Chill: Remove the bars from the oven and let them cool at room temperature for 30 minutes. Then refrigerate for several hours or until completely cold and firm before serving.

Notes

  • Make sure the cream cheese is fully softened for a smooth cheesecake filling.
  • Chilling the crust after the initial bake helps prevent the cheesecake layer from becoming soggy.
  • You can substitute cherries with other fruit pie fillings if preferred.
  • Store leftover bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • Let the bars come to room temperature for a few minutes before serving for best texture.

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