Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Easy Cherry Bars, a perfect summer dessert that combines the sweetness of fresh cherries with a flaky, tender base. These bars are a crowd-pleaser, ideal for picnics, potlucks, or family gatherings. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you can create a vibrant and flavorful treat that will impress your guests. Serve them warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or chilled for a refreshing bite on a hot day. Enjoy this versatile dessert that’s easily customizable and sure to brighten up any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup yogurt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 4 lbs pitted cherries
- Optional: sesame seeds and powdered sugar for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 420°F (215°C) and grease a 9×15 inch baking pan with vegetable oil.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until combined. Add yogurt, vegetable oil, and vanilla; mix until smooth.
- Stir in flour and baking powder until just combined.
- Spread half of the batter into the prepared pan. Layer pitted cherries on top and sprinkle with granulated sugar. Pour remaining batter over cherries and smooth out.
- If desired, sprinkle sesame seeds on top before baking.
- Bake for 25-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cooling completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 197
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 34mg