How To Make A Tray Of The Most Delicious Cherry Pie Bars: The Easy, Crowd-Pleasing Dessert That Tastes Like Homemade Pie (Without the Fuss)
Adrian KimSo when I came across a recipe for cherry pie bars, I was extra excited.
This recipe is essentially a cherry pie baked as a tray—so you can cut the pie into perfect, portable bars. No fussy crimping. No wrestling with delicate dough. No worrying about whether your lattice top will hold. Just mix, spread, bake, and slice.
Sandra of the food blog She's Not Cookin' was gracious enough to share her recipe for Easy Cherry Pie Bars for a Crowd. Her recipe is for a nice big batch that can serve up to 60 people! This makes the recipe perfect for:
✅ Cookouts and potlucks✅ Family reunions and holiday gatherings✅ Baby showers, bridal showers, and birthday parties✅ Fourth of July celebrations and summer picnics✅ Office parties, church suppers, and neighborhood block parties
The recipe ingredients are all extremely simple pantry staples, plus some good old-fashioned cherry pie filling. Once the ingredients are mixed and spread on a big baking sheet, the recipe bakes in the oven for about 35 minutes. Adding a glaze is optional—but why wouldn't you?!
Let me show you why these cherry pie bars might just become your new go-to dessert for every gathering.
✨ Why You'll Love These Cherry Pie Bars
Benefit | What It Means for You |
|---|---|
Serves up to 60 | Perfect for large gatherings; no need to make multiple desserts |
Simple pantry ingredients | No specialty items; everything you likely already have |
No pie crust skills required | Mix-and-press crust eliminates the stress of rolling dough |
35 minutes bake time | Faster than traditional pie; less hands-on time |
Portable & easy to serve | Cut into bars; no plates or forks required for casual events |
Make-ahead friendly | Bake ahead, store, and serve at room temperature |
Customizable | Add glaze, streusel, or swap fillings for variety |
Kid-approved | Sweet, familiar flavor that appeals to all ages |
💡 Pro tip: These bars are just as delicious at room temperature as they are warm. That makes them ideal for outdoor events where keeping desserts warm isn't practical.