Description
Red, White & Blue Cheesecake Swirled Bars are a festive treat that combine creamy cheesecake with the tartness of fresh berries and a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfect for summer barbecues or any gathering, these delicious bars are visually stunning and incredibly satisfying. With vibrant colors and delightful flavors, they will be the star of your dessert table. Easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite fruits, this recipe is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, mashed
- 1 cup fresh blueberries, mashed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until it resembles wet sand. Press into a lined 9×9-inch baking pan.
- Beat cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth. Add sugar, sour cream, and vanilla; mix until combined.
- Add eggs one at a time on low speed until just incorporated.
- Divide half the mixture into another bowl; gently fold in mashed berries.
- Pour half of the plain mixture over the crust, dollop berry mixture on top, then add remaining plain mixture. Swirl with a knife.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center. Cool completely before refrigerating for at least two hours.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg