Description
Colorful Cheesecake Bars With Red White and Blue are rich, creamy dessert bars featuring a crunchy Oreo crust and beautifully swirled cheesecake layers. These vibrant bars are smooth, slightly tangy, and perfectly sweet, making them an eye-catching treat for any gathering.
Ingredients
30 Oreo cookies, finely crushed
4 tablespoons (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, melted
24 oz (3 packages, 8 oz each) Philadelphia Cream Cheese or Organic Valley Cream Cheese, softened
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/4 cup Daisy Sour Cream or Organic Valley Sour Cream
2 teaspoons Simply Organic Vanilla Flavor or Watkins Clear Vanilla Flavor
1/4 cup all purpose flour
3 large eggs, room temperature
Red gel food coloring
Blue gel food coloring
Optional whipped cream for topping
Optional colorful sprinkles
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F and line a 9×13 inch baking pan with foil, leaving overhang for easy removal
2. Place Oreo cookies in a food processor and pulse until fine crumbs form
3. Mix cookie crumbs with melted butter until fully combined
4. Press mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for 10 minutes, then let cool completely
5. Place a large baking sheet filled halfway with water on the lower oven rack
6. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy
7. Add sour cream, vanilla flavor, and flour, then mix until combined
8. Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently after each addition until just combined
9. Divide batter evenly into three bowls
10. Leave one bowl plain, color one red and one blue using gel food coloring
11. Spoon batters alternately over the crust
12. Use a butter knife to gently swirl colors to create a marbled pattern
13. Place cheesecake pan on the rack above the water pan
14. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes until center is set but slightly jiggly
15. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack for 1 hour
16. Refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours until fully set
17. Lift out using foil, slice into bars, and serve with whipped cream and sprinkles if desired
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter and better texture
Avoid overmixing after adding eggs to prevent cracks
Gel food coloring works best for vibrant colors without thinning the batter
Chill thoroughly before slicing for clean edges
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days
Freeze individual bars wrapped tightly for up to 2 months and thaw in the refrigerator before serving
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American