Description
These Red White and Blue Cheesecake Bars are the perfect festive treat for summer gatherings and holiday celebrations. With their vibrant colors and creamy texture, they will surely be the star of your dessert table. This easy-to-make dessert combines a crunchy Oreo crust with a luscious cream cheese filling, beautifully swirled in patriotic hues of red and blue. Ideal for Memorial Day picnics or the Fourth of July, these cheesecake bars are not only delightful in taste but also visually stunning. Prepare them ahead of time to enjoy more moments with family and friends during your festivities!
Ingredients
Scale
- 30 Oreo cookies
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- Red & blue gel food colors
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a 9×13 inch baking pan with foil.
- In a food processor, crush the Oreo cookies into fine crumbs. Mix in melted butter and press firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 10 minutes and let cool.
- Set up a water bath by placing a large baking sheet filled halfway with water on the bottom rack of the oven.
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until creamy. Mix in sour cream, vanilla extract, and flour until combined. Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently.
- Divide batter into three bowls; tint two bowls with red and blue gel food coloring.
- Spoon alternating dollops of each color over the cooled crust and swirl gently with a knife.
- Bake above the water bath for 45-50 minutes until set. Cool for one hour before refrigerating for at least 4-6 hours.
- Cut into squares, serve with whipped cream or fresh berries if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (100g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg