Red White and Blue Cheesecake Bars
Red White and Blue Cheesecake Bars are the ultimate patriotic dessert, perfect for celebrating summer events like the Fourth of July. These vibrant cheesecake squares feature a creamy filling with beautiful red and blue swirls that not only make them visually stunning but also deliciously indulgent. With a buttery graham cracker crust and easy-to-follow instructions, you can impress your family and friends with these festive treats in no time. Ideal for barbecues, picnics, or any gathering, these bars can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge, ensuring you spend more time enjoying the fun and less time in the kitchen.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup butter (melted)
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese (softened)
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- Red and blue food gel coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F and place a baking pan filled with water on the bottom rack.
- In a bowl, mix together graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar; press into a lined 9 x 13 inch baking pan.
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth, then add sugar, salt, eggs one at a time, sour cream, and vanilla extract; mix until creamy.
- Divide filling into two bowls; add red food coloring to one and blue to the other.
- Pour white filling onto crust; alternate spoonfuls of red and blue fillings on top then swirl gently with a knife.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes until set; let cool in the oven for one hour with door ajar before refrigerating overnight.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg