You can either use canned cherry pie filling or make your own with fresh cherries in these vanilla glazed Cherry Pie Bars. It’s an easy summer dessert recipe perfect for any picnic, potluck or party.
Thanks to some dogs that woke us up at 5:30 barking, I’m able to share a new post with you this morning. Thankfully, my children went back to sleep, or I would have been super grumpy. I was pretty mad when I heard them this morning, but I guess I get a few quiet minutes out of it to share these cherry pie bars with you so all is well.
Of course this was a night Tyler was away for work. He has already been gone for one week this month and has one more work trip planned. Thankfully, his work travel is usually very light because I’m no good at parenting the kids solo. And actually, I’m headed out with him on his next trip, (Which is international!!!! Any guesses?)
We’re leaving the kids behind this time for a week. I’ve never left them alone for that long and I’ve never left Ashtyn alone overnight. Am I going to be okay? Tyler’s one stipulation in taking me was that I couldn’t complain about missing the kids. And right now with the amount of crying they’ve both been doing, I’m ready for a bit of a break. I’m also dreaming about sleep, glorious uninterrupted sleep.
In some of the down time while Tyler is at work, I’m hoping to have some quiet moments to write a few more posts and update some other aspects of my blog. Those are my plans anyway, but I may end up just sleeping and hopefully exploring if I’m brave enough to go on my own. 🙂
Back to these Vanilla Glazed Cherry Pie Bars, they come together quickly, with a simple batter and they are extra simple if you just use canned cherry pie filling. Although if you have fresh cherries sitting around to use, these bars would be phenomenal with fresh cherry pie filling.
Once they are cooled, whip up the glaze and drizzle it on and they are ready to serve. Anyone else get great satisfaction from drizzling on glaze? In my opinion, these bars are like muffins and get softer and more moist the second day after being tightly covered, so I like to try and make them ahead. They’re definitely a go to dessert around here in the summer because they’re easy and look super pretty and summery as well.
Here are some other cherry desserts to try this summer.
Cherry Cheesecake Cupcakes from the Cozy Cook
Slow Cooker Cherry Dump Cake from Cincy Shopper
Cherry Cheesecake Brownies from Creations by Kara
The only other cherry recipe on my site are these Rustic Cherry Tarts (which is also the only other cherry recipe you probably need).
Amanda says
This came out amazing. I made homemade cherry pie filling and added extra vanilla (in our house, we like to double it). I enjoyed the recipe and will make it again in the future. I think I may can some filling, just so I can make this again!
Aimee says
This recipe is a winner! I used blueberry canned pie filling that I had already. It is delicious and also very pretty with the glaze. Thank you for this! I just found your site and will be a regular follower.
Kathi says
Frustrating! Eggs listed in directions but not in ingredients. 3 hours to party and now no clue how many eggs to use.
Mallory says
The recipe calls for 4 eggs as listed in the ingredients 🙂
Nicole says
I LOVE peach anything, do you think I could use them for this recipe? It seems pretty diverse!!
Mallory says
Yes, you definitely could. I actually have a peach version on my blog. Here: http://chocolatewithgrace.com/fresh-peach-pie-bars/
Victoria says
Can I substitute almond extract for the vanilla?
Mallory says
Yes, I bet that would taste great.
Laura Reaney says
I have only a 9 x 12 baking pan. Can that be used?
Katie says
Can you make this with strawberry and rhubarb? I tried it with cherries and it was AMAZING!!!!