**Cherry Cheesecake Bars**

These look like delicious **Cherry Cheesecake Bars**! This dessert features layers of buttery crust, creamy cheesecake, and sweet cherry filling. Here’s how you can make them:

 Ingredients:

For the Crust:
– **All-purpose flour**: 1 1/2 cups (190g)
– **Granulated sugar**: 1/2 cup (100g)
– **Unsalted butter**: 3/4 cup (170g), cold and cubed
– **Salt**: 1/4 teaspoon

For the Cheesecake Layer:
– **Cream cheese**: 16 oz (450g), softened
– **Granulated sugar**: 3/4 cup (150g)
– **Eggs**: 2 large
– **Vanilla extract**: 1 teaspoon

For the Cherry Topping:
– **Cherry pie filling**: 1 can (21 oz or 600g)

 Instructions:

Prepare the Crust:
1. **Preheat the Oven:**
– Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch (23x33cm) baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal.

2. **Make the Crust:**
– In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt.
– Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
– Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
– Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool slightly.

Prepare the Cheesecake Layer:
3. **Make the Cheesecake Filling:**
– In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
– Add the sugar and continue to beat until well combined.
– Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
– Stir in the vanilla extract.

4. **Assemble the Bars:**
– Pour the cheesecake filling over the slightly cooled crust, spreading it out evenly.
– Spoon the cherry pie filling over the cheesecake layer. You can swirl it slightly with a knife for a marbled effect or leave it in spoonfuls.

5. **Bake:**
– Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheesecake layer is set and the edges are lightly golden.
– Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan.

6. **Chill and Serve:**
– Once cooled, refrigerate the bars for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
– Use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan. Cut into squares and serve.

These **Cherry Cheesecake Bars** are a perfect combination of creamy, tangy, and sweet flavors, making them an excellent dessert for any occasion. Enjoy! If you have any other recipes you’d like to try or any questions, feel free to ask.