Creamy Cherry Almond Cheesecake Bars

Creamy Cherry Almond Cheesecake Bars are the perfect balance of sweet, tart cherries and rich, creamy cheesecake with a hint of almond flavor. These bars are an easy and delightful treat, perfect for any occasion. Here’s how to make them!

Creamy Cherry Almond Cheesecake Bars

Ingredients:

For the crust:

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (or vanilla wafer crumbs)
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
• 1/2 tsp almond extract (optional for an extra almond flavor)

For the cheesecake filling:

• 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
• 1/2 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt for extra creaminess)
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp almond extract
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

For the cherry topping:

• 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cherries (pitted)
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (to thicken)
• 1/4 tsp almond extract (optional)

For garnish:

• Sliced almonds (optional)
• Fresh cherries (optional)

Instructions:

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