Cherry Cheesecake Crumb Bars
With an oat-filled crust, tangy cheesecake filling, cherry preserves, and crumb topping, these cherry cheesecake bars are one delicious dessert the whole family will love.
Servings 9
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 1 cup quick-cooking oats not instant
- ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup sliced almonds
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ cup light corn syrup
- 2 tablespoons lightly packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
For the Filling:
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg room temperature
- ½ teaspoon pure almond extract
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ⅔ cup cherry preserves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line (1) 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl with an electric mixer, mix oats, flour, almonds, cinnamon, corn syrup, brown sugar and butter until crumbly. Press about 2/3 of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Reserve remaining crumb mixture for topping.
- In a large bowl with an electric mixer, combine cream cheese, sugar, egg and extracts until smooth. Pour over crust. Microwave cherry preserves in microwave-safe container on high for 5-10 seconds. Drop spoonfuls of preserves over cream cheese mixture. Use a knife to swirl it through cream cheese. Top with reserved crumb mixture.
- Bake 25-30 minutes or until center is set. Cool on wire rack and cut into bars.