Ruby Red Cherry Bars
Ruby Red Cherry Bars are a delightful dessert that captures the essence of summer with their vibrant color and irresistible flavor. Combining sweet, tart cherries with a buttery, crumbly crust, these bars are perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply indulging in a sweet treat, these bars will leave everyone craving more. Easy to make and visually stunning, Ruby Red Cherry Bars will elevate your dessert game and create lasting memories around the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh pitted cherries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour and one egg; mix until just combined. Press mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared dish.
- In another bowl, toss pitted cherries with additional sugar and spread them evenly over the crust.
- Whisk remaining eggs with flour in a small bowl until smooth; pour over cherry filling.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown and set. Cool completely before cutting into squares and dusting with powdered sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 55mg