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Red White and Blue Cheesecake Bars: A Festive Treat for Every Occasion

Red White and Blue Cheesecake Bars
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Creamy cheesecake bars with a buttery graham cracker crust and vibrant red, white, and blue layers. A festive and easy-to-serve dessert for patriotic holidays!

  • Author: ranime
  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 5 hrs (includes chilling)
  • Yield: 16 bars 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • Crust:
  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • Cheesecake Layers:
  • 4 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Red and blue gel food coloring
  • 1/2 cup fresh raspberries (for red layer, optional)
  • 1/2 cup fresh blueberries (for blue layer, optional)
  • Topping:
  • 1/2 cup whipped cream
  • Fresh strawberries and blueberries
  • White chocolate shavings (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Make crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press firmly into the pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then cool.
  3. Prepare batter: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then sour cream and vanilla.
  4. Color layers: Divide batter into 3 bowls. Leave one plain (white), tint one red (add raspberries if using), and one blue (add blueberries if using).
  5. Layer & bake: Pour red batter over crust, then white, then blue. Swirl gently with a knife. Bake 35-40 minutes until set but slightly jiggly.
  6. Chill: Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours (preferably overnight).
  7. Serve: Cut into bars, top with whipped cream, berries, and white chocolate.

Notes

  • For cleaner layers: Freeze each colored layer for 15 minutes before adding the next
  • Gluten-free option: Use gluten-free graham crackers
  • No-bake version: Use gelatin-set cheesecake mixture and chill only
  • Store covered in fridge for up to 5 days
  • For sharper colors, strain berry purees before mixing into batter

Nutrition

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