Cherry cheesecake bars feel like every church potluck and family reunion I grew up with here in the Midwest, all wrapped into one pan. They’ve got that classic creamy cheesecake layer, a buttery crust, and sweet cherry pie topping—but with only three ingredients and hardly any fuss. This is the kind of dessert you can throw together on a busy weeknight or when the kids announce at 8 p.m. that they promised to bring a treat to school tomorrow.
Baked in two glass dishes, they’re perfect for sharing: one