Red, White & Blue Cheesecake Swirled Bars
Red, White & Blue Cheesecake Swirled Bars are a vibrant and delicious dessert that perfectly captures the essence of summer celebrations. With a creamy cheesecake layer swirled with fresh strawberry and blueberry purees atop a buttery graham cracker crust, these bars not only look stunning but also deliver an explosion of flavor in every bite. Ideal for gatherings, picnics, or holiday festivities, serve them chilled for an extra refreshing treat that will impress your guests!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
- 1 cup fresh blueberries, pureed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 2 tbsp sugar. Press into the bottom of the dish to form the crust.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth; add remaining sugar, sour cream, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until creamy.
- Puree strawberries and blueberries in separate bowls.
- Pour half of the cheesecake mixture over the crust. Add spoonfuls of strawberry puree on top. Pour remaining cheesecake mixture and dollop blueberry puree; swirl gently with a knife.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center. Let cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 75g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg