Description
As a busy mom, I know how challenging it can be to whip up something special for gatherings. That’s why I adore these Red White and Blue Cheesecake Bars. They’re not just delicious; they’re a feast for the eyes! Perfect for picnics, barbecues, and holidays, these cheesecake bars bring a festive flair to any celebration without demanding hours in the kitchen. With their creamy texture and vibrant colors, they’re sure to impress both family and friends. So, let’s dive into making these delightful treats that will make your day a little brighter!
Ingredients
Scale
- 30 Oreo cookies
- 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 – 8 ounce packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ cup all purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- red & blue gel food colors
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Line a 9×13 pan with foil.
- Place the cookies (cream included) in a food processor. Pulse until the cookies become crumbs.
- Stir in the butter until mixed in. Press the mixture evenly in the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove and cool.
- Place a large baking sheet on the bottom rack of the oven. Fill it halfway with water. Let the oven preheat again.
- Beat the cream cheese and sugar until creamy. Add the sour cream, vanilla, and flour and beat again.
- Add the eggs and beat gently just until they are mixed in.
- Divide the batter evenly into 3 bowls. Use the food coloring to tint two of the bowls red and blue.
- Spoon the mixture evenly over the crust, alternating the colors. Drag a butter knife through the batter going up and down and back and forth until you get a good swirl pattern. Do not over mix.
- Place the pan on the oven rack above the pan of water. Bake for 45-50 minutes. Remove from the oven immediately and place on a wire rack.
- Let the cheesecake cool on the counter for 1 hour, then refrigerate for 4-6 hours.
- Cut into squares and serve with whipped cream and sprinkles, if desired.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature cream cheese.
- Don’t over mix the batter after adding the food colors to maintain the swirl.
- Allow the cheesecake bars to set fully in the refrigerator for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg