Description
Creamy cheesecake bars with a pistachio graham cracker crust, topped with cherry pie filling and chopped pistachios.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pistachios
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, finely chopped pistachios, and 1/4 cup sugar. Stir in melted butter until evenly moistened. Press mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla and almond extracts. Pour filling over crust and spread evenly.
- Drop spoonfuls of cherry pie filling over the filling and swirl with a knife for a marbled effect. Sprinkle chopped pistachios on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until filling is set and edges are lightly golden. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting into bars.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Main
- Cuisine: American