Forktionary

Berry Or Cherry Cheesecake Bars Recipe

Decadent Berry or Cherry Cheesecake Bars! This easy recipe is incredibly versatile – use your favorite fruit preserves for endless flavor combinations. A simple, yet elegant dessert perfect for any occasion, boasting a buttery crust and creamy, fruit-filled cheesecake topping. Get ready to impress!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 65 mins
Calories 371.6 kcal
Protein 12g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Berry Or Cherry Cheesecake Bars 94

Recipe Actions

Share this recipe:

Recipe Author

Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Berry Or Cherry Cheesecake Bars

  • 1 (15 1/4 ounce) package Lemon Cake Mix (yellow cake mix)
  • 1 cup crushed Corn Flake Crumbs
  • 3 large Eggs, divided
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) melted Unsalted Butter, divided
  • 8 ounces Light Cream Cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup Sugar Substitute (or granulated sugar)
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract
  • 1 cup Strawberry Preserves (or berry/cherry fruit preserves)
  • 1/4 cup Slivered Almonds
  • Cooking Spray

Cook Smarter with Sous, Your Kitchen Companion

Missing an ingredient for this Berry Or Cherry Cheesecake Bars? Need a perfect wine pairing or a healthy side dish idea? Don't guess—ask Sous! Your AI-powered sous-chef is ready to help you swap ingredients, adjust serving sizes, and discover flavor tips in seconds.

How to Make Berry Or Cherry Cheesecake Bars

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Lightly grease a 13x9 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  3. Set aside ½ cup of yellow cake mix.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine the remaining cake mix (about 2 ½ cups), 1 cup crushed cornflake crumbs, 1 large egg, and ¼ cup (½ stick) melted unsalted butter. Mix until well combined.
  5. Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom and partially up the sides of the prepared baking dish.
  6. In a separate bowl, beat together 8 ounces cream cheese (softened), ½ cup sugar substitute (or granulated sugar), 1 teaspoon almond extract, and 2 large eggs until smooth and creamy.
  7. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the crust.
  8. Spoon 1 cup of your favorite fruit preserves (berry or cherry) over the cream cheese layer. Gently swirl with a knife or toothpick for a marbled effect.
  9. Sprinkle the reserved ½ cup cake mix evenly over the top.
  10. Drizzle the remaining ¼ cup (½ stick) melted unsalted butter over the cake mix.
  11. Bake for 25 minutes.
  12. Sprinkle with ¼ cup slivered almonds.
  13. Bake for an additional 25 minutes, or until the cheesecake is set and lightly golden brown.
  14. Let the bars cool completely in the pan before refrigerating for at least 2 hours to allow them to set completely.
  15. Cut into bars and serve chilled. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

14 g

Sugar

113g

Fat

43g

Carbs

15g

Recipe Categories (Choose a category and find related recipes!)

Sweets & Sides Desserts The Americas American Vegetarian Baking

Recipe Tags (Choose a tag and find related recipes!)

Time To Make Course Preparation For Large Groups Desserts Cheesecake Number Of Servings 4 Hours Or Less