Description
Creamy cheesecake bars swirled with cherry pie filling and sprinkled with crunchy pistachios—perfect for holidays, parties, or sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Crust:
1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
16 oz (450 g) cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 large eggs
1 cup sour cream
Toppings:
1½ cups cherry pie filling
½ cup chopped pistachios
Instructions
Prep crust: Preheat oven to 325 °F (165 °C). Line a 9×13″ pan with parchment paper. Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, press firmly into the pan, and chill.
Make filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add vanilla, then eggs one at a time, beating just until incorporated. Stir in sour cream until combined.
Assemble: Pour filling over crust. Spoon cherry pie filling in dollops over the top and swirl gently with a knife. Sprinkle chopped pistachios evenly over the surface.
Bake: Bake for 40–45 minutes until edges are set and center is slightly wobbly. Cool to room temp, then chill for at least 2 hours before slicing.
Serve: Slice with a hot knife for clean edges. Garnish with extra cherries or pistachios if desired.
Notes
For deeper nut flavor, toast pistachios before adding.
Swap cherry pie filling with raspberry or blueberry for variety.
Add lemon zest to the filling for a citrusy brightness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40–45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
