Cherry Jamboree is cream cheese bars with an almond crust, a cream cheese filling, and topped with homemade cherry pie filling.You will want to try my Blueberry Cream Cheese Bars, too! Cherry Jamboree It has taken me too long to recreate my Blueberry Jamboree bars using cherries.But, it was well worth the wait.

I had to perfect my homemade cherry pie filling.Then, I knew I had to try it with the cream cheese bars.Finally, I used almonds in the crust to complement the cherry topping.

Ingredients & Substitutions Almonds: To make the recipe easier, purchase almonds that have already been finely chopped.Otherwise, use a food processor to chop the nuts.If you don’t have a food processor, use a knife to rock the blade up and down over the almonds.

If you want this dessert nut-free, try a graham cracker crust instead.You could also use chopped pecans.Heavy Cream: Also known as heavy whipping cream, heavy cream contains 36-40% fat.

The cream is the dairy that supplements the cream cheese, giving the cheesecake filling a smoother texture.Cherry Topping: Making homemade cherry pie filling really makes this dessert stand out.And, my recipe makes the perfect amount for the topping.

(All of the images are using homemade cherry pie filling.) If using store-bought cherry pie filling, the dessert will be sweeter (they contain high fructose corn syrup) and brighter in color.Can I Make Cherry Jamboree Ahead of Time? You can definitely get a head st

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