Red White and Blue Cheesecake Bars
These Patriotic Cheesecake Bars are a festive and delicious treat perfect for any Fourth of July celebration! With layers of creamy cheesecake and a burst of berry flavors, they’re sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Total Time: 2 hr 55 mins
- Yield: 12 bars
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Mix in vanilla and eggs until just combined. Stir in sour cream.
- Pour cheesecake batter over the crust.
- Arrange blueberries and raspberries on top of the cheesecake batter in a patriotic pattern.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the center is just set. Let cool completely before refrigerating for at least 2 hours. Cut into bars and serve.
Notes
For best results, use full-fat cream cheese. You can substitute other berries if desired. Store leftover bars in the refrigerator.
Find it online: https://kierasrecipes.com/red-white-blue-cheesecake-bars/